Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Six Sigma, Prince2 )

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join one of the UK's leading printing businesses. The position offers variety and challenge together with excellent opportunities to progress within a fast paced environment.

At the moment they are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the team to deliver key technical projects using a structured approach with clear targets, project plans and key performance indicators.

It is a broad and varied role.  The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for driving operational excellence and standardisation across prepress activities such as plate making, inks, rollers and effluent at multiple manufacturing locations.  The role will provide the opportunity to make both a signicant technical and project input.  

The role will also require the Continuous Improvement Engineer to facilitate and support improvement teams within Prepress and provide recommendations for capital investment.

 
Requirements – Continuous Improvement Engineer:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in science or engineering based subject
• Lean Six Sigma qualification or equivalent.
• Prince2 or APM qualification would be an advantage
• Experience of delivering technical projects in either R&D or a manufacturing operation.
• Ability to understand complex manufacturing processes.  An understanding of print design and production would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven track record of identification and implementation of process improvements
• Ability to act as a catalyst for change
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to local and global manufacturing sites