Jenks & Cattell Engineering is excited to announce the official opening of their Lean Manufacturing Area for Operational Excellence. It is an initiative designed to further enhance operational efficiency and quality standards.
A cross-functional team comprising of senior engineers, quality and sales personnel, team leaders, and shop floor members foster a comprehensive understanding of each component and process. The diverse team stucture work in a collaborative environment.
Andrew Mullan, Jenks & Cattell Engineering's Lean Manufacturing Engineer said: “We are actively engaged in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Kaizen, DMAIC, and 8D projects and follow a 5-Why and 1-How methodology.
These initiatives are open to all team members at Jenks & Cattell Engineering. The Lean Manufacturing Area is located on the shop floor, and the boards are very visible and accessible, which allows anyone to raise quality concerns or cost saving initiatives and to see ongoing progress.”
The Lean Manufacturing Problem Solving Team is dedicated to addressing these concerns proactively. The process: Submit Kaizen ticket to propose a concern or idea, they are reviewed by the team who meet at least twice a week or as needed. The outcomes of these meetings are integrated into daily quality meetings also.
Jenks & Cattell Engineering is committed to continuous improvement and operates with several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). One key KPI is cost saving/cost prevention through Kaizen activities, with an annual target of £250k. £250k was exceeded in 2024, and £33,000 has been saved in 2025 to-date.
This new Lean Manufacturing Area is a testament to commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. All processes and overall performance at the Wolverhampton based plant are predicted to be positively impacted.
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