Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Location: Borough Green, Kent

Permanent, full-time role. Monday to Friday. 

 


Join H+H, a leader in the construction industry! We're looking for a talented Senior Operational Excellence Enhineer to be fundamental in driving continuous improvement and optimising operational processes. This role is essential for identifying and eliminating waste, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring alignment with the company’s sustainability and safety goals. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Solve complex problems with data.
  • Use Lean tools to optimize processes and cut waste.
  • Drive efficiency and Just-In-Time (JIT) principles.
  • Maintain and update factory standards.
  • Implement workplace improvements and successful projects.
  • Facilitate change and coach teams.
  • Support performance management systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for operational excellence.
  • Promote achievements in improvement initiatives.
  • Seek and implement ways to reduce waste and boost efficiency.
  • Analyse data to set KPIs and track progress.
  • Follow company policies for quality standards.
  • Set goals and measure progress for continuous improvement.
     

Requirements:

  • Education:
    • Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
       
  • Experience:
    • Operations, process improvement, or continuous improvement roles.
    • Project Management:
    • Successful operational excellence projects.
       
  • Skills:
    • Waste elimination using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Waste Analysis.
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
    • Lean and TPM tools (5S, SMED, RCA, standard work deployment).
    • Data analysis with tools like Excel, Power BI.
    • Advanced facilitation and coaching.
       
  • Certifications:
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (desirable).
  • Project Management (PRINCE2, PMP) (desirable).
     

We offer a competitive Salary, discretionary company bonus, 25 days holiday per year, Group Pension Plan with an employer contribution of 4-7.5%,  Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Insurance, Savings and discounts for everyday shopping.
 

Applications:    

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, safety and excellence. Apply now to help us drive our production to new heights! Please share your CV and cover letter with us. You can email them to: ukcareers@hplush.com. 


Third-Party Agency Disclaimer:     

Please be advised that H+H UK Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from third-party recruitment agencies or any other entities. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment to third-party agents who submit candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team, or any other member of our staff without a formal agreement.