Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Our client, a leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to drive operational excellence and site-wide transformation initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping business performance, leading Lean and continuous improvement strategies, and influencing long-term operational success.
The successful candidate will lead high-impact improvement projects, champion Lean methodologies, and support the development of problem-solving capabilities across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will focus on embedding a culture of continuous improvement and delivering measurable business benefits.
Snapshot of the Lean Manager role:
* Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of high-performing teams across all departments
* Act as a key liaison between operational teams and wider business functions to support strategic improvement objectives
* Support business continuity and risk management activities, ensuring effective implementation across the site
* Deliver measurable operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives through targeted projects
* Coach and mentor teams in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies, including Kaizen and A3 activities
* Analyse business processes to identify opportunities for sustainable and repeatable improvements aligned to operational goals
* Drive engagement and maturity of continuous improvement practices throughout the organisation
You’ll need:
* Demonstrated success delivering process improvement and automation projects within manufacturing or engineering environments
* Lean Sigma qualification required; Black Belt certification highly advantageous
* Experience leading continuous improvement projects within complex operational settings
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business
* Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop cross-functional teams
* Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
* Proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making ability
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
* Experience using project management tools; MS Project beneficial
What’s in it for you:
* Income protection scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, with buy/sell options
* Enhanced pension contribution scheme
* Employee discount platform
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Early finish on Fridays
* Permanent position
If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and leading meaningful change within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year