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.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.