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Location: Blackburn Salary: Up to £35000 per annum
Sector: Engineering, Manufacturing Type: Permanent
Contact: Jacob Golding

With almost 20 years in business, we are a leading provider of Specialised Commercial Vehicles with manufacturing premises in Blackburn, our dedicated team of over 100 people ensures the development and support of our in-house products. Our culture of innovation and excellence has earned us numerous awards, reflecting our commitment to quality and performance.

Who this job would suit:
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about driving continuous improvement in manufacturing environments. Whether you have prior experience or are eager to embark on a journey of learning, if you possess a drive for excellence and a desire to make a difference, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and promote Continuous Improvement with a "Safety First" culture.
  • Provide CI support across the business, prioritizing improvement projects.
  • Implement improvements using Lean tools, 6S, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Takt Time, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Kanban, Line Balancing, Plan-Do-Check-Act & other creative problem-solving techniques.
  • Introduce and run 6S programmes and workshops to the company.

Requirements:

  • Proven Continuous Improvement experience within Manufacturing, Engineering or Commercial Vehicle environment.
  • Strong knowledge of 6S, Lean manufacturing, 5 Whys, VSM, and more.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, across cross-functional teams.
  • Strong numerical & IT skills.


Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Full time - choice of 4 or 5 day week (with differing hours).
Benefits:

  • 6.4 weeks Holiday
  • Pension
  • Annual Bonus
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Death in Service
  • 4-day working week
  • Canteen
  • Free Parking

Contact Details:
For further information or to apply, please contact Jacob on 0161 4166249 or jacob@emp-sol.com