Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Full Time Salary

Greater Manchester

Certain Advantage are working on behalf of a leading manufacturing company who are actively recruiting for a hands-on Continuous Improvement & Operations Engineer to a strong team.

You will be actively working on the shop floor, partnering closely with production teams and senior leadership to identify efficiencies, streamline manufacturing methods, and drive business growth.

• Spend significant time on the shop floor analysing current engineering processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing practical method improvements.
• Coordinate shop-floor CI activities, track measurable progress, and report key metrics to the Senior Management Team.
• Work in partnership with senior managers to plan, lead, and execute operational changes that support business growth.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure manufacturing feasibility and process compliance.
• Champion a safety-first culture and enforce strict adherence to active 5S standards across the facility.

• A solid engineering background is essential.
• Experience with in aerospace sheet metal manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience organizing continuous improvement initiatives and successfully driving operational change.
• Shop-Floor Presence, A pragmatic engineer who thrives in an active manufacturing environment rather than sitting behind a desk all day.
• Strong blueprint reading skills combined with solid computer literacy, commercial awareness, and excellent communication abilities across all business levels.