Head of Continuous Improvement

Head of Continuous Improvement
Gloucester
Site-Based

Skills: Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belt, Organisational Change, Leadership, Process Excellence, Change Management, Project Management, Business Transformation

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Quality team as a Head of Continuous Improvement at our Gloucester site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

As Head of Continuous Improvement, you will lead and drive the Continuous Improvement strategy across the Gloucester site, working across all functions to shape organisational change, improve operational performance, and deliver sustainable business transformation. You will champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies, QRQC, and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation throughout the business.

Leading site-wide Continuous Improvement and transformation programmes.
Coaching and influencing the Senior Leadership Team on QRQC and CI best practice.
Driving organisational change initiatives and embedding sustainable improvements.
Leading Kaizen events, workshops, business recovery planning activities, and complex problem-solving initiatives.
Developing and standardising CI frameworks, processes, tools, and benchmarks.
Building capability across the organisation through Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring.
Supporting and developing Green Belt and Black Belt practitioners.
Monitoring and reporting project performance, milestones, risks, and benefits realisation.
Creating cross-functional engagement frameworks that drive collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Essential

Lean Sigma Black Belt certified
Proven experience leading large-scale organisational transformation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement programmes within a complex manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
Strong coaching and leadership skills

Desirable

Technical/Engineering background beneficial

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs