Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead operational excellence across our manufacturing environment. You will identify inefficiencies, drive waste reduction, and implement sustainable solutions that boost productivity, quality, and cost performance. The role works closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Quality teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects across operations.
• Conduct time studies, process analysis, and root‑cause investigations.
• Drive waste reduction, cost control, and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Analyse operational data and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure ERP (Odoo or similar) accuracy and production data integrity.
• Improve production planning parameters such as BOMs, routings, and lead times.
• Monitor and improve stock accuracy and operational performance metrics.
• Train teams on new processes and support change adoption.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO, and safety standards.
• Manage improvement projects from initiation to implementation.

Required profile

• Analytical, structured, and naturally curious with a passion for problem solving.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to influence change across teams.
• Strong ownership, effective communication, and commitment to measurable results.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• 5S
• Odoo ERP (or similar)
• Data analysis
• KPI management
• Root cause analysis (5 Why, A3, etc.)
• Production planning and operational workflows
• GMP compliance
• ISO standards compliance