Title: Lean Specialist Manufacturing Engineer Division: Weir Minerals Location: Poland or UK Onsite/Hybrid Purpose of Role: The Lean Specialist Manufacturing Engineer will be a key role in implementing a fast paced value stream transformation of a complex manufacturing process encompassing Foundry, Machining and Assembly processes with the objective of reducing lead times and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency. The first 12-18 months of employment will be project focused supporting a transformation of our European distribution network in secondment to the Supply Chain department. Subsequently, as part of the Weir Minerals Europe Operations team, we work within our lean manufacturing production system and strongly focus on our SQDCP. We are customer focused with a passion to deliver exceptional quality and value to our customers. Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting. An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do. Key Responsibilities: Initial 12-18 months Support all industrial / manufacturing engineering requirements for the distribution transformation Coordinate with other project team members to develop and provide layouts, site specifications, risk analyses, and equipment specifications Keep records of technical calculations, decision-making and so on related to IE / ME work for the programme Support the procurement process in coordination with local teams, Indirect Procurement and other project stakeholders as appropriate Support knowledge transfer during the move of specified operations from one site to another Support stand up of operations in each site and troubleshooting during initial period Capture lessons learned and apply them in future stages of the programme Project manage sub-sets of actions on behalf of the programme manager Utilise lean methodology / tools and support teams to create and deliver improvement plans Work with the Operations team to remove cost from manufacturing processes in order to ensure margin maximization Coach teams in lean best practice / operational excellence and plan and deliver lean training workshops Comply with health and safety work requirements, fire regulations, COSHH regulations and safe working practices Set clear targets for savings / efficiencies and monitor success against these Eliminate / reduce non value added activities Support all continuous improvement activities Provide daily, weekly, and periodic performance measures to the Operations team Develop robust project plans and project manage all aspects of lean projects within the department Undertake project related activity as required Support activities related to the change management framework Any other tasks commensurate with the role Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications: Good understanding of Lean principles Engineering qualification at diploma or degree level is required Substantial experience of managing improvement projects in a multi-process manufacturing environment Demonstrable experience of operating within an engineering manufacturing environment with a track record of implementing effective lean manufacturing strategies as well as improving systems and processes Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop effective business solutions Excellent project management skills with proven experience of delivery Experience with designing site and factory layouts and specifying equipment, including use of Visio and CAD Should speak and write English and Polish Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives. For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page. Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. #minerals #LI-onsite #LI-KL1 #supplychain #leanspecialist #uk #poland We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.