Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement EngineerLocation: Sittingbourne, KentHours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm, Friday early finish£competitive + benefits Contact: Emily or Sammy, Pearson Whiffin Recruitment We''re working with a highly regarded and expanding manufacturing business in Kent that plays a key role within a complex, precision-led industry. They are looking to appoint a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive real, measurable change across operations. This is a genuinely impactful role where you''ll have the autonomy to influence how things are done, working closely with leadership and shop-floor teams to embed best practice and improve performance across the board. The Role You''ll take ownership of continuous improvement activity across the site, championing lean methodologies and driving a culture of operational excellence. Key responsibilities include: Leading CI and Lean initiatives across multiple departments Facilitating Kaizen activities and value stream mapping Driving root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools Implementing and sustaining 5S, standard work, and visual management Analysing data, tracking KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities Working closely with engineering, quality and operations teams Supporting hands-on improvements on the shop floor Embedding a proactive, solutions-focused culture About You We''re looking for someone who can influence, engage and deliver change, not just talk about it. You will ideally have: ..... full job details .....