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Continuous Improvement Lead | Newport | Up to £45,000

An exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Continuous Improvement Lead to join a globally recognised leader in the manufacturing of railway vehicles and equipment.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a strong focus on sustainable and innovative transport solutions, at the forefront of transforming passenger and freight rail systems worldwide. The successful candidate will act as a key participant in part of the companies preparation for a major project starting in 2026.

We are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Lead to play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and promoting a continuous improvement culture within the companies UK production factory. This position will provide you with the chance to shape new processes, working alongside a multicultural team eager to develop and grow their skills.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing, maintaining, and enhancing organisational performance. This is a critical position within the company, as you will be defining, implementing, and driving initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and processes. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead and shape new processes within the team in preparation for a major upcoming project pushing sustainable mobility in passenger transport.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation and execution of lean and continuous improvement methodologies within the team.
Act as the TIER Accountability Leader, driving continuous improvement processes.
Implement Kaizen projects, including Model Line, using Lean tools and track associated gains.
Proactively identify and solve problems, continuously improving operational processes.
Deploy Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Root Cause Analysis to drive process optimization.
Lead cross-departmental collaboration to solve complex problems and achieve operational goals.
Train and guide teams to embed a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organisation.
Working Practices:

Working On-site in Newport Monday-Friday
7am-4pm working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
Salary:

Up to £45,000 dependent on experience
Candidate Essentials:

Proven experience in a continuous improvement role, with a track record of driving process improvements (Essential)
A passion for process optimisation and continuous improvement (Essential)
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams (Essential)
Ability to think critically and problem-solve effectively (Essential)
Six Sigma qualifications (Desirable)
Mechanical/Electrical knowledge (Desirable)
Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering (Essential)
Closing Date: 7th January 2025

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Likely Job Titles: Process Improvement Engineer, Lean Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Production Improvement Engineer

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