Interior Goods Direct Limited
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Role Purpose
We are looking for a Manufacturing Improvement Manager to lead and support Lean and Continuous Improvement projects across our manufacturing operation. The role will focus on improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement within a fast-paced, made-to-order manufacturing environment.
Our business sells window blinds online and manufactures customer-specific products on site. The Manufacturing Improvement Manager will play a key role in improving how work flows through the factory, reducing waste, solving operational problems, and helping teams deliver better performance every day.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on in a manufacturing environment, working closely with production teams, and turning improvement ideas into practical, measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement & Lean Projects
- Identify, prioritise, and deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement projects across manufacturing, packing, despatch, and supporting operational areas.
- Lead improvement activities focused on reducing waste, improving flow, increasing productivity, and improving right-first-time performance.
- Use Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, standard work, value stream mapping, visual management, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methods.
- Support the development of a culture where continuous improvement is part of day-to-day work.
- Facilitate workshops and improvement events with operators, team leaders, supervisors, and managers.
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Process Improvement
- Review current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, quality, and safety.
- Analyse process data, production performance, downtime, defects, rework, and labour utilisation to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement improved ways of working, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, layouts, and process controls.
- Support process changes from concept through to implementation, ensuring changes are understood and sustained.
- Work with production teams to remove bottlenecks and improve flow through the factory.
Operational Performance
- Support improvements in key operational KPIs such as output, productivity, quality, lead time, delivery performance, waste, and cost.
- Help identify root causes of performance issues and implement practical corrective actions.
- Support daily management routines, including performance reviews, visual boards, problem escalation, and action tracking.
- Provide data-led insight to support operational decision-making.
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Manufacturing Engineering Support
- Assist with factory layout improvements, workstation design, material flow, and line balancing.
- Support the introduction of new products, equipment, processes, or systems into manufacturing.
- Work with maintenance, production, quality, and planning teams to improve equipment performance and process reliability.
- Support trials, process changes, and capability studies where required.
People & Change
- Build strong working relationships with operators, team leaders, supervisors, managers, and support functions.
- Coach and support colleagues in Lean thinking, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement methods.
- Communicate improvement plans clearly and help teams understand the reason for change.
- Ensure improvements are practical, sustainable, and embedded into daily operations.
Pay:
£45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Lean Six Sigma: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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