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Lean Manager

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Title: Lean Manager
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Our client, a leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to drive operational excellence and site-wide transformation initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping business performance, leading Lean and continuous improvement strategies, and influencing long-term operational success.
The successful candidate will lead high-impact improvement projects, champion Lean methodologies, and support the development of problem-solving capabilities across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will focus on embedding a culture of continuous improvement and delivering measurable business benefits.
Snapshot of the Lean Manager role:
  * Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of high-performing teams across all departments
  * Act as a key liaison between operational teams and wider business functions to support strategic improvement objectives
  * Support business continuity and risk management activities, ensuring effective implementation across the site
  * Deliver measurable operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives through targeted projects
  * Coach and mentor teams in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies, including Kaizen and A3 activities
  * Analyse business processes to identify opportunities for sustainable and repeatable improvements aligned to operational goals
  * Drive engagement and maturity of continuous improvement practices throughout the organisation
You’ll need:
  * Demonstrated success delivering process improvement and automation projects within manufacturing or engineering environments
  * Lean Sigma qualification required; Black Belt certification highly advantageous
  * Experience leading continuous improvement projects within complex operational settings
  * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business
  * Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop cross-functional teams
  * Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
  * Proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making ability
  * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
  * Experience using project management tools; MS Project beneficial
What’s in it for you:
  * Income protection scheme
  * Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, with buy/sell options
  * Enhanced pension contribution scheme
  * Employee discount platform
  * Performance-related bonus scheme
  * Ongoing training and development opportunities
  * Early finish on Fridays
  * Permanent position
If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and leading meaningful change within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!
VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner

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