Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Val-de-Reuil, Normandy, France

Industry: Manufacturing / Consumer Health

Work Setting: Fully On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

A leading global consumer health organisation is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence and improve manufacturing performance across production areas.

The role focuses on Lean manufacturing, process optimisation, industrial performance, problem solving, new equipment implementation and production digitalisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise production processes and identify opportunities to improve industrial performance.
• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Develop and implement Lean manufacturing methods, including 5S, SMED and Kanban.
• Create and maintain operational standards and processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor KPIs and process performance indicators.
• Support the implementation of new production lines, equipment and operating procedures.
• Identify training needs and deliver training on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Lead communication and change management around improvement initiatives.
• Support the integration of new equipment and production methods.
• Contribute to the digitalisation of production areas.
• Analyse production data and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

Requirements

• Engineering degree, ideally in General Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar continuous improvement or industrial engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies, including 5S, SMED and Kanban.
• Experience managing projects and improvement programmes in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable with data analysis, process documentation and standardisation.
• Experience working with or leading teams.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial production environments.
• Good communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health insurance and pension/provident schemes.
• Employee savings and retirement plans.
• RTT / additional leave arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.