Jenks & Cattell Engineering is excited to announce the official opening of our Lean Manufacturing Area for Operational Excellence. This initiative is designed to further enhance our operational efficiency and quality standards.

Our cross-functional team comprises senior engineers, quality and sales personnel, team leaders, and shop floor members. This diverse team structure ensures a comprehensive understanding of each component and process, fostering a collaborative environment.

Andrew Mullan, our 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 newly formed Lean Manufacturing Problem Solving Team is dedicated to addressing these concerns proactively. Once a Kaizen ticket to propose a concern or idea is submitted, 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. We proudly exceeded this total in 2024, and we have saved £33,000 in 2025 to-date.

This new Lean Manufacturing Area is a testament to our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. We look forward to the positive impact it will have on our processes and overall performance at the Wolverhampton based plant.

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