Value Stream Improvement Lead

Continous Improvement Engineer Location: West Yorkshire (site-based) Salary: £35-40k

A well-established manufacturing organisation operating in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support and drive continuous improvement across a core production area.

This role sits within operations and focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while developing people and embedding a strong continuous improvement culture.

The Role:

You will work closely with production and support teams to identify inefficiencies, lead improvement activities, and ensure changes are practical, compliant, and sustained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives using structured CI methodologies

• Analysing production data (e.g. OEE, waste, deviations) to drive performance improvements

• Supporting safety and quality investigations, CAPAs, and audits

• Coordinating skills development and training plans within the value stream

• Improving Right First Time performance, reducing waste and downtime

• Supporting new product introductions and operational projects

About You:

You are a hands-on improvement professional who enjoys working on the shop floor and partnering with operational teams. This role may be suitable for any one who has previously worked as a quality/manufacturing/process/production engineer.

Key requirements:

• Experience in continuous improvement within a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment

• Understanding of health & safety and quality systems

• Experience in low to medium volume manufacturing

• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills

• Able to communicate effectively and influence cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Lean / Six Sigma qualification (e.g. Green Belt)

• Experience leading improvement projects or teams

What’s on Offer

• A visible operational role with real impact

• Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If this role interests you, please apply for immediate consideration, or send a copy of your CV to seren.milner@robertwalters.com

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