Aviation Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

British Airways plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits (unlimited basic

Discounted hotline airfares

Job summary

British Airways plc is seeking an exceptional Continuous Improvement Lead for their Heathrow Engineering Operation. You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, standardise workshops and supply chains, and lead a small CI team within MRO-focused E&M activities to reduce waste and boost performance.

You will partner with Operational Excellence and cross‑functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement, optimise hangar workflows, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and delivering transformational change and leading/developing CI teams.
• Significant experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or process optimisation within an aviation MRO environment or other relevant industry (production, manufacturing or operational).
• Strong understanding of lean methodologies and other CI tools with relevant certifications e.g. Lean practitioner certification/ Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Proficiency in Value Stream mapping, 5S and DMAIC problem solving.
• An appreciation of aviation regulatory frameworks (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• End-to-end people management, including probation, absence, attendance, conduct, performance and wellbeing.
• Work with Operational Excellence Lead/CI specialists to identify areas for improvement via data analysis and process mapping.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma.
• Facilitate rapid improvement activities and Root Cause Analysis.
• Train and coach others in Lean thinking to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to drive cultural change and adoption of CI practices.
• Measure and report results to senior leadership with governance.
• Demonstrate process excellence and operational effectiveness across facilities.
• Oversee workshop management from scoping to implementation and benefit tracking.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Lean practitioner certification

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

DMAIC

Value Stream mapping

5S

Job description

British Airways plc is seeking an exceptional Continuous Improvement Lead for their Heathrow Engineering Operation. You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, standardise workshops and supply chains, and lead a small CI team within MRO-focused E&M activities to reduce waste and boost performance.

You will partner with Operational Excellence and cross‑functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement, optimise hangar workflows, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while