Continuous Improvement Engineer

Support and continuously improve the site Daily Management Systems and Daily Direction Setting routines.

Maintain KPI dashboards, visual management and action tracking so performance losses are visible, escalated and acted upon.

Coach operational teams to use daily performance data for decision making and monitor adherence to Leader Standard Work and agreed routines.

Provide clear, factual reporting of performance, project progress, risks and benefits to site leadership and governance forums.

Identify, prioritise and deliver improvement opportunities across manufacturing and support functions.

Lead Lean activity focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Sustainability, including Loss Elimination events, Rapid Improvement Workshops and Value Stream Mapping.

Apply appropriate methods such as PDCA, Unified Problem Solving, Initial Problem Solving, 5 Why Analysis, Rapid Changeover, Autonomous Maintenance and Standard Work.

Eliminate waste, variation, and recurring operational issues by addressing process causes rather than symptoms.

Manage a portfolio of improvement projects aligned with site priorities, using clear charters, timelines, resources, risks, and benefit targets.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver agreed scope, milestones and outcomes.

Support implementation of new technologies, processes and operating standards, ensuring changes are documented, standardised and sustained.

Escalate barriers early and ensure effective handover of newly established standards to process owners.

Deliver practical training and coaching in Lean, Six Sigma, Daily Management and structured problem-solving methods.

Develop capability across operators, front-line leaders and functional teams, including support for site Continuous Improvement Champions.

Create and maintain training materials, standards, and best practice guides.

Encourage employee engagement, idea generation, ownership and accountability for improvement.

Support deployment of the site Operational Excellence framework and participate in governance reviews and performance forums.

Conduct process and sustainment audits, agree recovery actions and verify that improved performance is maintained.

Share learning and best practice across departments and sites, supporting benchmarking and external Operational Excellence assessments.

Partner with R&D and Operations to support first production runs and successful product commercialisation.

Validate process performance, establish operating standards and ensure lessons learned are embedded into routine operations.

Support a smooth transition from product development to sustainable manufacturing performance.

Degree, HND or HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or related technical discipline.

Experience within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical or high-volume manufacturing.

Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience leading improvement projects.

Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability.

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Strong data-analysis capability using Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data systems.

Ability to work effectively on the shop floor and communicate confidently with senior leadership.

Six Sigma or Lean Practitioner certification.

Experience with Daily Management Systems, OEE systems and manufacturing performance reporting.

Knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance and Reliability Improvement.

Experience facilitating Kaizen events, Rapid Changeover activity and Value Stream Mapping.

Experience in a food-manufacturing environment and awareness of GMP and HACCP controls.

Accountability & Execution

Customer Focus

Teamwork & Cooperation

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Innovation

Managing Change

Negotiating & Influencing

Lean Management

Data-driven Decision Making

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough onsite.

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package & benefits

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.