Lean Manager

Title: Lean Manager

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 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!

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