Continuous Improvement Lead - Meridian Business Support : Job Details

Continuous Improvement LeadThe Opportunity:This role would suit an experienced Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement or Lean Engineer either looking for, or used to, a Managerial role.  The company serves a global clientele of blue-chip corporations across the military, aerospace, and telecommunications sectors, focussing on stringent quality and performance standards. Your role within the organisation will be to provide first line management to Process Engineers, providing advice, guidance and coaching to enable their development and to ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing processes.  The Role:

• Maintain excellent product knowledge and understanding of shop floor processes
• Undertake trials, installation and commissioning of new equipment and/or processes as advised by the Technical Manager.
• Participate in the writing/updating of process procedures to ensure that procedures are current and that all process instructions are fully documented.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities and collaborate with all departments to maintain and improve quality and efficiency as required
• Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the process efficiency in your area of responsibility  Control all overtime within area of responsibility.
• Liaise with the Technical Manager daily and advise of any potential issues which could effect performance and/or KPIs. 
• Submit statistical reports, as required, detailing departmental performance.
• As Senior Process Engineer and as part of your management responsibilities, you will be responsible for departmental and individual reviews and disciplinary procedures.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Process Engineering role.
• Ideally, you will offer experience of managing a team (or have the drive and abilities to do so).
• Demonstrative investigative ability to identify and conclude specific areas of concern, identifying route cause and offering potential solutions.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, 5S, statistical process control, 8D methodology
• Experience in auditing manufacturing processes and documentation
• Demonstrative understanding of the financial implications of product and process changes

Benefits:

• Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary!
• Contributory pension
• Death in service insurance

Working Hours:8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm Fridays