Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Are you an engineering professional who thrives on driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing performance and delivering meaningful change?
We're partnering with a leading manufacturer in Leicestershire to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will play a key role in shaping the future of site operations. This is an exciting opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimise production processes and support the development of a high-performing engineering function.
Working closely with Operations, Production and Quality teams, you'll use data-driven insights and hands-on engineering expertise to improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance quality and deliver measurable business results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects across the site.
- Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.
- Analyse manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimisation.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions.
- Support automation and process enhancement projects.
- Develop and mentor a small engineering team.
- Utilise manufacturing data and KPIs to support operational decision-making.
About You
- Degree qualified in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- Six Sigma Green Belt (or above).
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing performance data.
- Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.
Desirable:
- Experience within plastics, extrusion, injection moulding or process manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to automation, robotics or advanced manufacturing technologies.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Share incentive scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer looking to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing business while developing their leadership and continuous improvement expertise.
Applications are being reviewed immediately, with interviews scheduled throughout the final two weeks of July, so early applications are encouraged.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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