In this role you will lead cross-functional improvement initiatives to deliver measurable safety, quality, cost, and delivery gains aligned with business priorities. You will mentor CI engineers and operate with process owners to sustain improvements, supporting the Head of Continuous Improvement. You’ll apply Lean and Six Sigma to drive value, while partnering with Finance to validate benefits. This is a hands-on position at a unionised site with a strong focus on practical, impactful change within aerospace manufacturing.
Pay / Benefits
work-life balance
mental health support
performance-related bonus
career development opportunities
Long Service Awards
Enhanced holiday entitlement based on service
Responsibilities
Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects aligned to Hoshin Kanri and business priorities
Provide Lean Six Sigma guidance and coaching to CI engineers and operational teams
Validate benefits with Finance, embed standard work and sustain improvements
Advance 6S and MOS routines, drive area-level score targets
Lead quality improvement projects and solve problems using DMAIC, A3, PDCA and Kaizen
Develop process maps, SOPs and control plans; oversee handover and sustainment
Translate priorities into project objectives, milestones and owner responsibilities
Mentor and develop CI team members; deliver practical Lean training to operations
Capture lessons learned and promote adoption across business areas
Present project updates and validated benefits for management reviews and reporting
Complete post-implementation reviews to confirm sustained benefits and controls
Provide technical leadership and review of CI projects to ensure quality and consistency
Support delivery planning and capability development within the CI team
Key requirements
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with evidence of DMAIC in completed projects
Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
4+ years manufacturing or operational CI experience with independent project delivery
Evidence of measurable, sustained improvements and benefit validation with Finance
Practical competence in Lean tools, data analysis, root-cause analysis and control planning
Experience leading cross-functional teams, facilitating workshops and coaching colleagues
Strong MS Office and Excel; clear written, verbal and presentation skills
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