We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.
Join our Operations team as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, where you will play a key role in leading and delivering continuous improvement initiatives, shaping site strategy and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
By identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and increase efficiency, you will help drive operational excellence and support the successful delivery of improvement projects across the site. In doing so, you will enable our teams to focus on what matters most: better health for more people.
Based in Stonehouse Gloucestershire, you will become part of a team of ten dedicated professionals who look forward to shaping the future together with you.
Grow with us – Your Responsibilities
Identify continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities, and coordinate implementation plans to deliver measurable results
Align local and global Continuous improvement strategies
Design, coordinate and lead continuous improvement training across the site
Provide guidance and support to ensure processes are effective, robust and consistently applied, while reporting on project progress
Identify and prioritise Lean projects across the business investigating opportunities, presenting solutions and delivering improvements
Define, develop and maintain business improvement process documentation
Carry out business process and statistical analysis to support improvement projects and wider change initiatives
Lead site improvement activities where required
Build strong relationships across all departments to support collaboration and optimise performance
Promote a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace by following company procedures and relevant regulations
Keep up to date with technology developments that may impact Lean and continuous improvement practices.
What Will Convince Us
Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or degree in an Engineering or Science-related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
Experience leading continuous improvement projects within a regulated manufacturing or production environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; however, experience from other regulated sectors such as automotive, oil and gas or similar will also be considered
Ability to identify, analyse and resolve technical problems effectively
Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving within an engineering environment
Disciplined and well-organised approach to documentation, including plans, requirements, drawings, design reviews and test methods
Experience working with ISO requirements and other relevant guidelines and regulations
Knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis
Strong team player with excellent communication skills
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the MDAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings, coaching for managers
Making An Impact Right From The Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, "buddy" as point of contact
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Attractive Working Conditions
39 hours working week
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Health & Wellbeing
Competitive benefits package, including: Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
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