We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Specialist to support our Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives. This 12-month fixed-term assignment involves hands-on problem solving, standard work maintenance, and active participation in our improvement workshops.
Job Title: Manufacturing Specialist (Lean)
Job type: 12 Month Fixed Term Assignment
Location: Caterpillar - Springvale Site (Millennium Way, Belfast, BT12 7AL)
Pay Rate: £17.95 per hour
Shit timing: Mon 07:00 - 17:15, Tues - Thurs 07:00 - 16:45
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Thurs)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lean & Continuous Improvement: Support and co‐facilitate Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) / Kaizen events; participate in daily waste-identification walks and Gemba activities.
- Digital CI Management: Assist with the Digital CI Card process (entry, tracking, and closure) and maintain CI boards to ensure visual management standards are met.
- 5S & Standards: Run 5S checks, support audits, and help teams implement sustainable workplace organization.
- Problem Solving: Support Rapid Response activities, assist in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) sessions, and support the closure of 8Ds / A3s.
- Operational Support: Update Standard Work, assist with safety walk observations, and identify process abnormalities or quality defects.
- Process Improvement: Assist with tooling audits and flow enhancement; Spaghetti Mapping knowledge is highly desirable.
Essential Requirements:
- Strong interest in Lean thinking, waste elimination, and hands‐on problem solving.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with production teams and engineering partners.
- Ability to follow verbal/written Standard Work and basic data‐collection processes.
- Ability to read and interpret simple mechanical drawings or process documentation.
- Good computer literacy, with the ability to use digital CI tools.
Desired Requirements:
- Previous experience in a lean‐focused environment or participation in Kaizen/RIW activity.
- Basic understanding of 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, or RCCA.
- Experience supporting audits, CI boards, or continuous improvement systems.
- Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and task organization.
Benefits:
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Paid holidays.
- Full induction and ongoing professional training.
- Onsite car parking and canteen facilities.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
If this interests you and you meet the criteria, please apply with your updated CV and our team will contact you to discuss further.
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