Productivity & Cost Reduction Engineer

Productivity & Cost Reduction Engineer Based at Springbank, Macclesfield SK11.

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Hybrid Working | UK & Ireland Travel Competitive Salary Permanent, Full Time Ready to make a real impact on business performance? Gerflor UK and Gradus are market-leading manufacturers of flooring and interior solutions, trusted by customers across the healthcare, education, commercial, retail, hospitality and residential sectors.

As part of the international Gerflor Group, Gradus has built a reputation for innovation, quality and design excellence.

From flooring accessories, entrance matting and wall protection systems to specialist LED lighting solutions, our products help create safer, more functional and aesthetically pleasing environments worldwide.

Due to continued growth and our commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a Productivity & Cost Reduction Engineer to join our team and play a key role in driving efficiency, innovation and measurable business improvement across our UK and Irish operations.

The role This is a high-profile opportunity to influence business performance and deliver meaningful change across an international manufacturing organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and optimise manufacturing processes.

You will take ownership of improvement projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring sustainable operational change and delivering tangible business benefits.

This role offers autonomy, visibility and the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the future growth and competitiveness of the business.

About you – what you'll bring: An Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification Practical experience within manufacturing environment A proven track record of delivering process improvement and cost reduction projects Experience using Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies Strong analytical skills, able to link technical improvements to financial benefits Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills Naturally curious and driven to improve processes Highly organised and focused on delivering results Strong influencing skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels Persistent, resilient and capable of driving projects through to completion What we offer in return: Competitive salary 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (4-5 days saved for Christmas) Additional annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days) Birthday Holiday Employee Benefits Platform (provided by VIVUP) which includes:- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 free confidential advice Discounted high street shopping Cycle to work scheme Group life insurance and death in service Company Pension contribution Occupational Health Services Discounted Gym Membership Apply Today If you're an engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Gerflor and Gradus and help shape the future of our UK manufacturing operations.

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We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and welcome applications from all backgrounds.