Company description:
About Greiner Packaging
Greiner Packaging is one of the four operating divisions of the Greiner Group, a global, family-owned company headquartered in Kremsmnster, Austria. Founded in 1868, Greiner is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of plastic, foam and medical technology solutions, employing over 10,000 people across more than 100 locations in 28 countries. The Group is committed to innovation, sustainability and creating long-term value for its customers, employees and communities.
Greiner Packaging is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of rigid plastic packaging and customised packaging solutions. With around 30 production sites worldwide, the division develops and manufactures innovative, sustainable packaging and technical plastic components for customers across the food, beverage, consumer goods, healthcare and industrial sectors. Its broad portfolio of manufacturing, decoration and barrier technologies enables it to deliver high-quality packaging solutions tailored to customer needs.
Greiner Packaging Ltd is located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Our site specialises in thermoforming, injection moulding and extrusion technologies, supplying high-quality packaging solutions to many leading food manufacturers, including Nestlé, Premier Foods and Yeo Valley. Our Dungannon site is committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, sustainability and ethical business practices. We continue to invest in our people, technology and manufacturing capability to ensure we remain a trusted partner to our customers while fostering a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace. The site is independently audited to the SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) standard, demonstrating our commitment to responsible business practices and ethical supply chains.
Job description:
Job Overview
Are you passionate about improving processes, solving problems, and delivering meaningful change?
As our Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will have the opportunity to influence how we work by leading projects that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance across the business. Using Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, and data-driven decision-making, you will identify improvement opportunities, remove operational barriers, and implement sustainable solutions. Working with stakeholders at all levels, you will facilitate workshops, develop business cases and project plans, track project performance, and support the delivery of key operational and strategic objectives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action, driving continuous improvement, and making a visible impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge and practical application of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify root causes and implement effective solutions
- Experience managing projects from initiation through to completion, including developing project plans and monitoring progress
- Ability to lead, motivate and coach cross-functional teams to deliver results and engage colleagues in continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present information to a range of audiences
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Criteria
- Lean Six Sigma qualification, or currently working towards one
- Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI
- Experience facilitating continuous improvement workshops and process mapping activities
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Our Offer
Hours of work:Monday to Friday,38hours per week
Salary:£42,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Fully funded Health Cash Plan to support dental, physio costs etc
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- 5% Employer Pension Contributions
- Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 2)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- 1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years service
- Corporate Women in Business membership for all colleagues
- Diversity Mark Bronze Accredited workplace
- Plus many more including Charity Committee and Social Events across the year
Please note our site location is in Northern Ireland, therefore you must have a permanent right to work in the UK.
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Skills:Continuous Improvement CI Engineer Project Production Manufacturing
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