Lean Manager

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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