Jobs in Stevenage

Title: Lean Manager

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

VH Talent is delighted to be working in partnership with our client, a leading engineering company in Hertfordshire to appoint a Lean Manager. This role will allow you to take the lead in transforming the site’s performance as Lean Manager. You’ll spearhead all Lean initiatives, deliver high-impact Lean Sigma Black Belt projects, and coach Green Belts, Kaizens, and A3s, becoming the go to expert for Lean Sigma tools and methods.

As a vital member of the Site Leadership Team, you’ll drive operational excellence today while shaping the strategy for tomorrow. Make a real impact and help take the site to the next level. If you’re experienced in leading Lean Principles within a manufacturing or engineering setting and driving continuous improvement, I’d love to hear from you!

The Lean Manager Role:

* Lead the transformation of site operations by embedding a culture of High-Performing Teams across all functions.

* Serve as the key link between the site and Product Group/Division, driving improvement initiatives and elevating team performance.

* Take ownership of Business Continuity and Risk Management while ensuring strategies are effectively deployed and executed on the ground.

* Deliver measurable business improvements and cost savings through targeted improvement projects.

* Coach and develop Green Belts and problem-solving teams (Kaizens/A3s), building capability and embedding sustainable practices.

* Drive the deployment and maturity of High-Performing Teams, and analyse complex business processes to deliver repeatable, quantifiable improvements aligned with site objectives.

You’ll Need:

* Proven results in driving process improvements and automation projects, particularly in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations.

* A Lean Sigma Belt qualification is essential, with Black Belt certification considered highly desirable.

* Previous experience of delivering CI projects within a manufacturing or engineering setting

* Able to communicate and implement CI activities across the entire business and working in partnership with Departmental Managers and Senior Stakeholders

* Experienced in leading and influencing multiple teams

* Highly organised with the ability to work on multiple projects independently or as part of a wider team

* Adopts a proactive approach and able to make decisions to drive tasks to completion

* Proficient in all Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint

* Experienced in Project Management Tools; MS Project would be advantageous

What’s in it for you:

* Income Protection

* 33 Days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) + buying and selling scheme

* Pension Scheme offers up to 10% company contribution

* Employee discounts on various services and goods

* Permanent appointment

* Company performance related bonus

* Training and development opportunities

* Early finish Fridays

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