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Lean Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

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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