REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing Company with a global client base.Value Stream Engineer Overall Purpose of the Role As Value Stream Engineer, you will be responsible for driving performance improvement across the whole manufacturing processes, removing non-value added activities and introducing new products and processes to support growth.Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement and daily execution to maximize growth and profitability of the Value Stream in support of the business needs.Key Responsibilities* Conduct cycle time analysis, time studies, work balance / flow improvements, workplace analysis and improvement * Collect, monitor, evaluate and report on production data - and subsequently utilise the data to plan CI Projects * improve efficiency through analysis and planning of work flow, space requirements and equipment layout * Lead and mentor the existing workforce, to create a continuous improvement ethos * Help develop more efficient ways to utilise people, machinery, materials, information and energy to make a product or service * Collaborate with the automation and wider operational team to implement new technologies into the value stream. * Support the implementation and sustainability of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in the value stream. * Ensure CI projects are tracking on time and within budget * Track and report on progress of CI projects * Ensure CI projects consider requirements for safe working conditions and compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation. * Coach and mentor operational teams and low-level project leads * Engage closely with all business functions to give consistent strategic oversight and bring together common objectives * Ensure a strong process control focus across Extrusion, Moulding and Assembly * Help to foster the development of an embedded CI culture *Skills and Attributes* Demonstrated working knowledge in Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing practices and principles. * Significant experience of using and/or implementing Continuous Improvement and Lean techniques such as 5S, problem solving, Standardised Work, Visual Management, DMAIC * A demonstrable history of contributing to and /or leading major transformation projectsQualifications and Experience* Lean Six Sigma Qualification - Green Belt (ideal but NOT ESSENTIAL) * End-to-end supply chain experience including planning, sourcing, manufacturing and warehousing * Strong financial management, problem solving and strategic-thinking skills. * Able to build effective relationships and collaborate with a range of individuals at all levels in the organisation. * Profound knowledge of continuous improvement change management and Lean principles. * Excellent communication skills and an ability to turn complex analysis into meaningful strategy, which can be understood at all levels in the organisation. * A highly collaborative style and able to thrive in a team environment