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Continuous Improvement Engineer
Whitland, Carmarthenshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Salary
- £40,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Sunny Recruitment
- Closes
- 06 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location: Pembrokeshire, onsite
HOURS: Full time
Type: Permanent
Salary: From £40,000 + benefits
Our client operates within the food manufacturing sector in Pembrokeshire and is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their Engineering team at a busy, high volume production facility.
Job Description / The Role
This role focuses on driving process optimisation and operational improvement across processing and bottling operations. You will use data driven analysis and Lean methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, enhance equipment reliability, and support safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
Lead initiatives to improve throughput, yield, and equipment utilisation
Deliver Lean / Six Sigma projects (Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping)
Conduct root cause analysis on downtime and quality issues
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Support compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking tools
Train and support teams in continuous improvement practices
What We Need From You
Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar)
3–7 years’ experience in manufacturing (food, dairy, beverage, or process preferred)
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM principles
Strong analytical and project management skills
Knowledge of OEE, root cause analysis, xjnqpsq and process mapping
Understanding of PLC, SCADA, or MES systems preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable)
Benefits / What’s in It for You
Company sick pay
On-site parking
Opportunity to join a growing and developing business
How to Apply:
For more information on this Continuous Improvement Engineer role, please email (url removed) with your CV.
Apply now, we don’t use closing dates and encourage early applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Ad ID: 5417978275
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