Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to own projects to enhance customer value by introducing process improvements. This role is a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting our operations strategy by creating a safe environment, driving quality, supporting on time customer delivery and meeting cost reduction commitments. The role is based at our Cheltenham site and will be working closely with production and other supporting functions.Responsibilities

Support and drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy for the area of responsibility by applying Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, No Fault Forward, Flow, Pull, TPM, VSM, Kaizen, Problem Solving, Visual Management) to achieve or exceed the facility goals for efficiency and cost.Drive Lean Process Design and Problem Solving capabilities.Support communication of key projects in a consistent, coherent and timely manner.Support and coach the Continuous Improvement teams as necessary, including the facilitation of Kaizen events.Drive, develop and support a robust CI roadmap linking to the business strategy delivering on SQDCP.Input to the capital plan requirements for the plant, aligning capital to continuous improvement projects.Support the existing manufacturing processes and objectives through scrap, efficiency, downtime, and cost reduction efforts.Support training and development of associates to enhance skill sets.Drives key metrics for the organisation which are measurable to a strategic goal. Monitors the results to ensure continuous improvements are maintained to sustain benefits for the long-term.Drive the adoption of best practices that are developed across the division. Establishes and maintains relationships with the leadership team and process owners to align objectives and remove obstacles for process improvement.Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program.Five or more years of relative work experience in a manufacturing environment.Demonstrated experience of continuous improvement project implementation.Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.About Kohler Mira and Benefits

We can offer you a lot in return! Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands - Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira''s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. Salary up to £45K (subject to skills and experience) + fantastic benefits including company bonuses, healthcare plan and generous pension scheme. We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of ..... full job details .....