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Continuous Improvement Engineer
Blackwood
Up to £45,000 DOE + Benefits
Be the Change. Shape the Future. Drive Impact.
Are you a natural problem-solver with a passion for innovation, efficiency, and making a real-world difference? This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact Continuous Improvement (CI) role within a purpose-driven UK manufacturing leader transforming healthcare and promoting sustainability.
We're working with a thriving, values-led organisation that produces critical healthcare and hygiene products used across the UK. With bold growth plans and a mission grounded in protecting lives and the planet, they're now looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their Group Operations team and help shape the future of their operations.
Your Mission
This isn't just another CI job, it's your chance to drive tangible change across multiple production and warehouse sites. You'll lead from the front, tackling waste, improving flow, and enhancing supply chain resilience through data-led and people-focused solutions.
You will:
Deliver impactful Lean Six Sigma projects across manufacturing and logistics
Lead Kaizen events, optimise workflows, and embed best practices
Use tools like 5S, SMED, VSM, TPM, and Root Cause Analysis to solve problems at their source
Support new product and process launches through trials, validations, and documentation
Develop and implement SOPs and Work Instructions to sustain improvements
Coach teams and embed a strong continuous improvement culture
Monitor KPIs and lead strategic gap-closing initiatives
Improve factory layouts, material movement, and visual management for smarter operations
This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with the opportunity to influence real outcomes across the organisation.
What You'll Bring
Solid experience in a CI or process improvement role within manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of Lean tools: Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, RCA, Kanban
Confident using data/statistics to drive decisions and validate results
Excellent communication and coaching skills to influence change at all levels
A proactive, hands-on approach and a drive for measurable improvement
Desirable:
Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering (or similar)
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Experience in regulated environments (Medical Devices, Healthcare, FMCG)
Why Join?
Work for a business with a clear purpose: improving lives and sustainability
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your voice counts
Enjoy ownership, autonomy, and career growth opportunities
Access ongoing training and development tailored to your goals
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture
This is more than a job, it's your chance to lead meaningful change within a business that lives and breathes continuous improvement.
Apply now and become the driving force behind a smarter, safer, and more sustainable tomorrow.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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