Continuous Improvement Lead

Safran; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive strategic CI initiatives across the organisation. You will mentor teams, implement Lean Sigma practices, and partner with senior stakeholders to achieve cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Join a global aerospace leader and influence cross-functional projects, Kaizen events, and process re-engineering while developing the next generation of CI capabilities across production, supply chain, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and change projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management including senior management.
• Proven Lean and Six-Sigma toolset expertise.
• Experience in an aerospace or industrial environment (Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality).
• Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate creation of strategic deployment plans for business functions.
• Lead and support improvement plans and CI interventions.
• Drive cross-functional CI projects across the organisation.
• Coordinate events like One Safran, Kaizen, problem solving workshops and Business Process Re-engineering.
• Act as a CI Business Focal for one or more areas across the organisation.
• Coach Green Belts, operational teams and individuals in Lean Sigma and change management.

Skills

Black Belt

CI Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Aerospace Experience

Job description

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Your role:

As Continuous Improvement Lead you'll drive and support strategic business improvement projects, performing as a referent for key CI processes and acting as a CI focal for senior managers within the business.

You’ll be responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery Performance, Cash and Customer Satisfaction.

You’ll work cross-functionally at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate creation of business functions strategic deployment plans
• Lead & support definition of business functions' improvement plans & associated CI support (resources & interventions)
• Lead & support single or cross-functional business improvement projects across the organisation
• Lead & support improvement related events including One Safran, Kaizen, problem solving workshops and Business Process Re-engineering
• Act as a CI Business Focal for one or more areas across the organisation
• Coach Green Belts, operational teams and individuals to develop technical Lean Sigma and change management competencies

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum Black Belt Certified
• Experience in leadership of continuous improvement and change projects
• Excellent stakeholder management including experience of working with teams including senior management
• Proven experience of applying Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets
• Proven experience in operational roles in an aerospace or industrial environment (e.g. Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality)
• Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where theydon'tmeet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you candemonstratea variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process thatmay betterfacilitateyour participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.