Engineering lead Work, Jobs in Ashbourne, Dby (with Salaries)

Continuous Improvement Lead
Genuit Group —Ripley
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
Engineering Lead
Genuit Group —Ripley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Master's degree
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Engineering Team Leader
Pilgrim's Europe —Ashbourne
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Lead Engineer (Gas Installs)
Phoenix Gas Services Ltd —Stoke-on-Trent
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Engineer Shift Lead
Pets at Home —Stafford
- £55,300 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Engineering Capability Lead - Standards
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Driving
- No degree
14d
Manufacturing Quality Lead
Incora —Derby
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
9d
Engineering Capability Lead - Process Optimisation
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
14d
Quality Lead
Genuit Group —Ripley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
1d
Engineering Manager – (Area lead) Site Specific Design
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £68,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
Engineering Stores Team Leader
Marshalls PLC —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Transverse Discipline Domain Lead
ALSTOM —Derby
- £65,000 a year
- Management
- English
- Team management
- Annual leave
4d
Senior Team Leader
APPH LTD —Nottingham
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Lead Design Engineer
M Group —Nottingham
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Lead Engineer – Geotechnical
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
14d
Engineering Team Leader
Hovis Bakery —Nottingham
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mechanical knowledge
Lead Engineer – MKoP Structures
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
8d
Lead Product Engineer
OnTarget Communications —Buxton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- Programmable logic controllers
Quick apply
3d
Lead Engineer - Civils and Structures (Structures)
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
Lead Commissioning Engineer
Quest Global —Stafford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
Quick apply
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Continuous Improvement Lead

Genuit Group -
Ripley

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

ERP systems
Maintenance
Six Sigma
Analysis skills
Project management
Continuous improvement
Kaizen
Root cause analysis
Plastics injection moulding
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Closing Date for Application:

Monday 29/06/2026

At Manthorpe Building Products, we are seeking a driven and transformational Genuit Business System Lead (GBSL) to join our operational leadership team. This role will be known externally as a Lean/CI Lead.

This is a high-impact role focused on delivering sustainable continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Genuit Business System (GBS) and wider business strategy.

The successful candidate will lead transformational projects across the business, embedding lean manufacturing principles, driving operational excellence, and developing a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility.

This role is ideal for an experienced Lean/Continuous Improvement professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and is passionate about delivering measurable business results.

We’re looking for a high-energy, results-driven leader who can influence at all levels of the organisation and drive real cultural change. You’ll be passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and creating smarter ways of working that exceed expectations for customers, colleagues, and shareholders alike.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate transformational improvement initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S programmes, A3 problem-solving activities, and Daily Management Systems.
Drive productivity improvements, waste reduction, OEE performance, labour efficiency, quality enhancement, and operational excellence.
Develop and implement a biannual 2-year GBS roadmap aligned to:
- Lean Principles
- Foundations
- Industry 4.0
- Growth Strategies
- Operating & Leadership Systems

Coordinate cross-functional teams to simplify complex processes and improve operational flow.
Ensure continuous improvement initiatives are sustainable through structured follow-up and 90-day reviews.
Track and report productivity improvements and targets linked to GBS initiatives over a 12-month period.
Lead lean manufacturing projects within injection moulding production environments.
Support robust quality control and scrap reduction methodologies using Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Collaborate closely with Operations Leadership and Process Engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed lean principles and best practices across all shifts.
Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and a strong continuous improvement culture.
Conduct audits to ensure lean standards and operational improvements are sustained long-term.

Lean & Continuous Improvement Methodologies

You will apply and champion methodologies and tools including:

Problem Solving
PDCA
DMAIC
Fishbone Analysis
5 Whys
Root Cause Analysis
5S
Kaizen
SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)
Standard Work
Visual Management
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven track record delivering continuous improvement projects with measurable business impact.
Strong project management experience within manufacturing environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work effectively through ambiguity and complexity.
Experience leading process mapping and information flow improvement activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven mindset.
Leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines.

Desirable

Experience working within Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma environments.
Injection moulding manufacturing experience.
Experience with ERP/MES manufacturing systems.
Understanding of tooling, robotics, and automation technologies.

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent)
Qualifications above Level 3 in a manufacturing-related discipline
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Work Location: In person

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