A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Business Process Continuous Improvement Manager to join a global leader in design and manufacturing in Hertfordshire. This is a Fixed Term Contract position.
As the Business Process Continuous Improvement Manager, in Hertfordshire, will be a Fixed Term Contract and you will report into the Finance Director. This job plays a pivotal role in enhancing organisational efficiency by analysing, optimising, and streamlining business processes. This individual will drive continuous improvement initiatives, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives while delivering measurable improvements in productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with business goals.
Work with all the Heads of Departments (HoDs) to identify the Key departmental and cross functional processes, as well as any process gaps, and areas for improvement.
Lead workshops and training sessions enhancing Continuous Improvement capabilities across the business.
Work directly with teams and HoDs on change management to ensure the pace of change is appropriate and that new ways of working are embedded.
Using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, work with the HoDs to ensure that our processes are fit for purpose (Agile, efficient, resilient to errors, clearly understood, add value with clear accountabilities).
The successful Business Process Continuous Improvement Manager, Hertfordshire, will have:
2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or IT Disciplines.
Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred (Black Belt a plus).
Proven experience in process improvement and project management, with proficiency in process mapping software and data analysis tools.
Ability to work cross functionally - working with Operations, Technical, Sales and Marketing, and Finance teams to align processes with business goals.
This is an opportunity to be part of a company that saves lives daily through innovative safety solutions, where your expertise will directly impact transformation and support business growth.
Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract role (FTC).
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This Senior Process Engineer role is working on a site investing into upgrades across the operation. Taking this opportunity as Senior Process Engineer would mean working for a market leading Manufacturing firm. This is a key manufacturing company relied on by many industries and this Senior Process Engineer role is critical to the ongoing operation.What’s in it for you as a Senior Process Engineer?
A Salary of circa £55,000
5% Annual KPI Driven Bonus
Location - Knottingley (Commutable from Wakefield, Leeds, Normanton or Eggborough)
3 x Life assurance policy
Enhanced company pension
33 days holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
Genuine Career Progression and accredited training programs available
Responsibilities of the Senior Process Engineer;
Overseeing CI initiatives to drive ops excellence.
Primary focus will be on ops efficiency and driving OEE.
Create and lead teams based on ops improvement.
Identification, development of strategy and implementation of CI initiatives across site.
Developing the UK standard for CI initiatives and progressing the scope to include region (Europe).
Qualifications and Experience for a Senior Process Engineer;
Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g Senior Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Plant Process Manager, Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams of quality of products
Experience within Project Management, manufacturing Processes and Industrial Engineering
Six Sigma – Ideally Green belt along with IOSH or NEBOSH
Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing / engineering environment, practically implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques - Lean and Six Sigma.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Manufacturing Engineer's responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor and lead large capital project teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety
Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the Plant Manager, Facilities & Engineering Manager and Shift Supervisors. Activities include resolution and communication regarding safety issues.
Execute on scheduled PHA's and JSA's.
Proactively monitor area and remediate potential safety issues.
Use DAKOTA software as a tool for compliance and environmental, health and safety. Use the tool to report incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
LEAN Culture
Active participant in MS-168 Management Operating System.
Develop and execute upon "standard work" activities.
Continuous Improvement champion promoting and driving the "Small K" program.
Conduct "GEMBA Walks" daily. Use walks as the primary means of education and communication of expectations.
Improve productivity through elimination of non-value-added activities. Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to improve productivity and eliminate waste.
Maintain and continually improve the plant layout and flow.
Computer Software
Must be proficient in using 3D CAD and Adobe Photoshop software:
3D CAD.
Adobe Photoshop.
Microsoft Applications.
Product Quality
Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output.
Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality critical product specifications and process parameters.
Must be proficient in equipment tooling, process troubleshooting, and design.
Project Management
Must be capable of successfully managing high-value projects on time and budget.
Manages and coordinates large equipment installations and process implementations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.
Master's Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Two to four years of related experience and/or training.
Must have experience in both practical Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Six Sigma Green Belt.
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality.
Knowledge of applied statistics.
Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem-solving methodology.
Knowledge of SAP systems.
Microsoft Suite of Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $81,717.00 and $102,146.00. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.
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CNC Machining Production Manager
About our client
Join a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering business at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and precision engineering! A business recognised for innovative solutions, commitment to quality, and a collaborative working environment. Our client in Poole is committed to delivering outstanding results for diverse clients across industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and beyond.
What will you be doing?
As CNC Machining Production Manager, youll be the vital link between our technical ambitions and world-class manufacturing. Youll have full operational responsibility for the CNC machining department, leading an experienced and talented team through every stage of the production process. You will champion a continuous improvement mindset, driving safety, efficiency, and excellence in all aspects of the engineering output.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations across CNC machining, ensuring optimal productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- Lead, inspire, and develop a skilled team of CNC machinists, programmers, and production support staff.
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule work to meet demanding project timelines and ambitious customer requirements.
- Implement lean manufacturing techniques and champion continuous process improvement, identifying opportunities for automation and workflow enhancement.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and sales teams to streamline processes and deliver precisely to client specifications.
- Play a key role in capital equipment investment, technology selection, and the adoption of the latest CNC, CAD/CAM, and digital manufacturing solutions.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) around quality, output, cost, and on-time delivery.
- Troubleshoot production challenges, work proactively to resolve bottlenecks, and maintain high levels of machine uptime.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional development across the production floor.
Who would be ideal for this position?
- Proven experience managing a CNC machining or precision engineering production environment.
- In-depth knowledge of CNC milling, turning, programming, and modern manufacturing techniques.
- Inspirational leader able to motivate teams, manage performance, and nurture skills development.
- Analytically minded with a passion for solving complex engineering and production challenges.
- Highly organised, decisive, and proactive thrives in responsibility and fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work cross-functionally and lead by example.
- A continuous improvement enthusiast Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar background is desirable.
Why work for this business?
- Be part of a forward-thinking company investing in both people and technology.
- Shape the future of manufacturing, working with the latest equipment and digital tools.
- Collaborative, supportive team culture with real career progression and training opportunities.
- Dynamic projects across a range of exciting and critical industries.
- Competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Take the next step in your managerial career and help lead the CNC production operations to new heights of efficiency, quality, and innovation!
Ready to Get Started?
Apply today and lets drive the future of precision engineering together.
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We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Production Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, youll play a critical part in providing technical support to our operations department helping to resolve production issues, streamline processes, and reduce costs while ensuring high-quality output. Its a hands-on, solutions-focused position ideal for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the interface between Engineering and Production teams, supporting design reviews and improving ease of assembly.
- Respond to production issues, shortages, and technical challenges to minimise delays.
- Develop build assembly flow diagrams and check sheets for prototype and production builds.
- Support the implementation of change requests and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures to aid production efficiency.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
- Support the Quality team during inspections and investigations.
- Contribute to staff training and workmanship standards in Mechanical and Electrical teams.
- Maintain high standards of project housekeeping and ensure adherence to H&S procedures.
- Occasionally travel to customer sites to provide technical support as needed.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment OR BTEC/City & Guilds Level 2+.
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with 3D CAD software.
- Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
Desirable:
- Experience in staff mentoring/supervision.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Experience with DFMA, DFMEA.
- Experience using 3D printers.
- ERP system experience.
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive, adaptable, and resilient.
- Methodical, with excellent attention to detail.
- Committed to teamwork, integrity, and continuous excellence.
- Confident working independently and collaboratively.
What Youll Get:
Work-Life Balance:
- 37.5-hour workweek with early Friday finishes.
- Hybrid/flexible working options.
- 28 days holiday + Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.
Benefits:
- Pension matched up to 5%.
- Income protection + life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme (GP, physio, mental health support).
- Share scheme & Save As You Earn.
- EV salary sacrifice scheme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Wellbeing app access & regular wellbeing activities.
- High street rewards platform.
- Sports & social events.
- Free onsite parking.
- Excellent learning and development support.
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of our work, you must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work, and residency in the UK for at least 5 years.
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Process improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the ART through data analysis, focusing on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and delivering higher value to the business. Create process models, diagrams and flowcharts to represent current and future state processes.
Requirements gathering: Collaborating with stakeholders to analyse and document business requirements and user stories to ensure alignment with business objectives and strategic goals. Ensure we have captured the desired business outcome and the key performance indicators that tell us what good looks like. Convert business needs and requirements into detailed user stories, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritised, and include acceptance criteria. Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed product backlog. Coordination and communication between business users, members from their own team and enabling teams throughout the development process.
Data analysis: Analyse data using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions. Follow trends to ensure that the value stream makes continuous improvement and adds value to the business.
Support of Agile ways of working: Contributing to the continuous improvement of Agile processes and methodologies within the team or organisation. Actively participate in PI Planning sessions, helping to define features, clarify requirements and ensure that user stories are properly estimated and aligned with the program’s objectives.
Training:Why choose our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship?
Our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship develops learners to investigate information systems solutions and gain the know-how to improve operational efficiency for your organisation. The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, business analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.
QA’s Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
Become a change professional who helps organisations deliver business and digital change successfully.
Regularly investigate and analyse solutions to ensure the right one is chosen.
Experience a flexible learning journey using a blend of learning methodologies, including online learning, practical exercises, video content, coaching and workshops.
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Unified Modeling Language (UML), Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Data Modelling, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), SWOT & PESTLE.Training Outcome:90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.Employer Description:Genus PLC is a world-leading animal genetics company. At the forefront of innovation in gene-editing, advanced reproductive biology, and other breakthrough breeding technologies, their R&D advances an agricultural practice thousands of years old – animal breeding. Their goal is to ensure the global food system continues to nurture healthy, productive animals that yield affordable, high-quality proteins for a sustainable future. They believe a more sustainable food system starts with better breeding and genetics.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am - 5:30pm (e.g. 8am - 4pm or 9:30am - 5:30pm). This is a hybrid role.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills....Read more...
Position: Production & Process Engineer
Job ID: 2127/42
Location: Honiton, Devon
Rate/Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Type: Permanent
Benefits:
• Engineering Chartership enrolment
• Private pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• 25 days annual leave
• MOD Reservist training days (Gold Award – 10 days)
• Family Day (subject to availability)
• Discretionary bonus upon 1 year of service
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We work with a wide range of well-regarded businesses across the UK and internationally, offering both permanent and contract opportunities.
Overview of the Role
Our client is a specialist engineering company known for its innovation, technical expertise, and ability to deliver robust, high-performance solutions tailored to demanding operational environments.
As a Production & Process Engineer, you will be at the centre of the company’s manufacturing and engineering operations, ensuring design concepts are efficiently translated into production-ready solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering capability, problem-solving skills, and cross-functional coordination to ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly on time, and to the highest standards.
This is an opportunity to work on exciting projects, contributing to the delivery of mission-critical products while benefiting from professional development and a strong company culture.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Production & Process Engineer
Create high-quality 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring functionality, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness.
Review production engineering drawings for accuracy and approve or recommend rework to enhance quality and manufacturability.
Create production BOM models in SolidWorks and run virtual build reviews with stakeholders to refine build sequences.
Support change control processes for engineering drawings, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support
Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development and ensure seamless transition from design to production.
Reduce variability and improve repeatability in manufacturing by implementing standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Remove inefficiencies from production processes through lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement and monitor production performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Technical & Cross-Functional Support
Investigate production and process-related issues, offering hands-on technical solutions.
Liaise with other departments, suppliers, and customers to provide technical input and resolve issues.
Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure timely responses to TQNs (Technical Query Notes) in line with project deadlines.
Liaise with suppliers to source new or improved components.
Carry out structural analysis using first principles and contribute to CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) assessments.
Prepare for and actively participate in design reviews, incorporating feedback into designs.
Undertake special projects as required.
Qualifications and Requirements for the Production & Process Engineer
Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline (Degree desirable).
Proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks (training provided if necessary).
Proven track record of creating accurate 3D models and engineering drawings for components and assemblies.
Practical engineering knowledge of a range of automotive systems.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Clear and confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
Computer literate with adaptability to various software tools, and capable of resolving minor IT issues independently.
Experience in drawing issue control using PDM (Product Data Management) systems.
Capable of performing structural analysis using first principles and FEA (ANSYS).
Good technical report writing and project documentation skills.
Able to work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
Desirable:
Experience in a workshop, manufacturing, or production engineering environment.
Vehicle testing experience using data logging and other instrumentation.
Presentation skills for design reviews and technical meetings.
Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodology.
Personal Attributes & Organisational Fit
Approachable, dependable, and collaborative team player.
Logical and methodical approach to record keeping.
Results-driven with a commitment to high-quality standards.
Positive problem-solving mindset with the ability to think creatively.
Able to balance technical precision with practical manufacturing considerations.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and capable of managing priorities effectively.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leader in engineering that develops high-performance, bespoke products deployed around the world. Based in Honiton, Devon, you will be part of a close-knit engineering team working on projects that have real-world operational impact.
The role offers genuine career progression, opportunities for professional accreditation through Engineering Chartership enrolment, and a comprehensive benefits package.....Read more...
