Operational Excellence Manager

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Reed Engineering Full time

About Us

Reed Engineering is a prominent manufacturer supplying to the power and energy sector. We value innovation, teamwork, and ongoing improvement.

Job Role

We're seeking an experienced Process Improvement Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will analyze current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze current processes and propose enhancements
  • Conduct time studies to optimize shop floor productivity
  • Develop routing plans for diverse product types or families
  • Support production planning and ensure accurate documentation in MRP/SharePoint
  • Collaborate with contract and engineering teams to maintain technical documentation
  • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
  • Communicate changes and potential issues to contract and production teams
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and LEAN workshops
  • Attend meetings to optimize production flow and scheduling

Essential Skills and Experience:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • Over 2 years' experience in process engineering within a manufacturing setting
  • Lean methodology expertise
  • Desirable: experience working with transformers and ERP/MRP systems
  • Outstanding IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
  • Flexibility to adapt to change
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Continuous improvement abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive attitude

Salary and Benefits

This is a competitive role with a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Benefits include:

  • 37.5 hours per week, office-based
  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
  • Company Profit Share Scheme
  • Healthcare scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
  • EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Pension
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