Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Manager

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Full Time Salary

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Greater Manchester

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Certain Advantage are working on behalf of a leading manufacturing company who are actively recruiting for a hands-on Continuous Improvement & Operations Engineer to a strong team.

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The Role

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You will be actively working on the shop floor, partnering closely with production teams and senior leadership to identify efficiencies, streamline manufacturing methods, and drive business growth.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Spend significant time on the shop floor analyzing current engineering processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing practical method improvements.

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• Coordinate shop-floor CI activities, track measurable progress, and report key metrics to the Senior Management Team.

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• Work in partnership with senior managers to plan, lead, and execute operational changes that support business growth.

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• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure manufacturing feasibility and process compliance.

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• Champion a safety-first culture and enforce strict adherence to active 5S standards across the facility.

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What We Are Looking For

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• A solid engineering background is essential.

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• Experience within aerospace sheet metal manufacturing is highly preferred.

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• Demonstrated experience organizing continuous improvement initiatives and successfully driving operational change.

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• Shop-Floor Presence, A pragmatic engineer who thrives in an active manufacturing environment rather than sitting behind a desk all day.

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• Strong blueprint reading skills combined with solid computer literacy, commercial awareness, and excellent communication abilities across all business levels.

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How to Apply

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Click Apply Now or send your updated CV directly to Lindsay.Cunliffe@certainadvantage.co.uk or call 0161 871 8283 for a confidential discussion.

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