In this role you drive transformational Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across Sulzer’s UK North operations, spanning service centres and field teams. You will partner with operations leadership to remove waste, shorten turnaround times and boost quality and customer satisfaction, while embedding a durable CI culture. You will lead data-driven improvements that deliver measurable business impact and help Sulzer maintain its position as a trusted service provider. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with significant scope to influence how work is done.
Pay / Benefits
remote role
annual personal bonus
car or allowance
private medical insurance (self & partner)
33 days annual leave
defined pension contributions
Responsibilities
Lead and deploy Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across the UK & Nordic regions
Identify and eliminate waste, inefficiencies and non-value-added activities
Support Service Centres and Field Service teams in productivity, quality, cost, lead time and customer satisfaction
Reduce turnaround times and improve process flow through data-driven decision making
Develop and implement standard work, visual management tools and operational performance metrics
Coach, mentor and develop managers and employees in Lean thinking and continuous improvement methodologies
Build a sustainable Continuous Improvement culture that empowers teams to own and drive change
Track improvement projects, report on progress and demonstrate measurable business impact
Key requirements
Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Lean transformation programmes
Strong understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools
Experience delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, lead time and customer service
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Hands-on approach with the ability to engage operational teams and senior leaders alike
Experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial services, maintenance, repair or aftermarket environments is highly desirable
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
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