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Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer

Bolton
6 days ago
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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer on an initial 12 - month contract. As the Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer, you will support the assembly operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of missile systems to our UK & international customers

Role: Continuous Improvement Logistics Engineer
Pay: £32 - £35 per hour Umbrella
Location: Bolton
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 12 Months Contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS

Essential Responsibilities

Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventative actions
Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products
Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers
Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities
Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility
Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management
Managing improvements into the business

Essential Experience

Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21. AND
Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject. OR
BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree
Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential)
Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential)
Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies
Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools
Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams
The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave"
Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please
send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

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