Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

As the Continuous Improvement Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of JMPS and embedding continuous improvement across PGMS Royston. The main purpose of the role is to ensure value is maximised throughout the organisation through the elimination of waste. The job holder will be expected to lead departments through a combination of coaching and facilitating, implementing and sustaining improvement. The CI Engineer will be involved in all levels of activity from foundation Lean tools, to more complex CI projects. There will also be a strong emphasis on management of data including capture, analysis & visualisation.
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.
Your responsibilities:

• To ensure that the safety and well-being of yourself and your colleagues and the constraints of our Regulatory permits and licences are given priority over all else in your area of contribution


• Working both alone and with leadership support, identifying, facilitating, and project managing continuous improvement projects throughout the business


• To support and develop production systems, both digital and physical


• Implement data analysis and visualisation tools including Tableau & PowerBI


• Deliver coaching on data management strategies and foundation lean tools to all levels of the organisation to create a culture of continuous improvement meeting our Operational Excellence requirements


• Analyse production data to identify opportunity within the organisation
  
  Continuous Improvement activity experience within workplace environment


• A degree in Manufacturing Systems, Engineering, Science or similar or relevant experience


• Experience of using a problem-solving process using proven root cause analysis would be an advantage


• Experience or education in IT systems commonly used in Operations and Management environments would be advantageous


• Experience of deploying improvement projects and managing the process through to completion
  
  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.