Continuous Improvement Specialist

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Pension scheme with up to 8% matched

Life assurance at 4x salary

Onsite parking including EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bicycle storage and shower facilities

Job summary

Safran Gloucester is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to energise and drive Lean Sigma improvements across our landing systems production operations. You will lead projects, engage stakeholders at all levels, and apply Lean and Six-Sigma methods to cost, quality, and delivery, with strong change-management skills.

This role offers a vibrant, collaborative environment with exposure to aerospace manufacturing and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in continuous improvement within an aerospace/industrial setting.
• Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency with Minitab and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and change projects within our landing systems production operations.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate change and gain buy-in.
• Apply Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies to production operations and drive cross-functional improvements.
• Collaborate across Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality.

Skills

Lean

Six-Sigma

Stakeholder management

Project management

Change management

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continuous Improvement Specialist Gloucester 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). Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.

We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• We have an early finish on a Friday 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days Annual bonus and share scheme options Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different.

Because we know everyone's needs are different.

Your role:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a key role within our CI team, responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery, Performance, Cash and Customer Satisfaction. You will work closely with teams at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement and change projects within our landing systems production operations
• Engage with stakeholders of all levels across the business to facilitate change projects and building stakeholder buy in
• Apply Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets to our production operations
• Work cross functionally with all areas of production including: Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in continuous improvement within operational roles within an aerospace or industrial environment
• Experienced in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets
• Proficiency in the use of common software packages including Microsoft Office suite and Minitab (statistical software)
• Strong stakeholder management & interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge and experience of Project and/or change management

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a 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 that may better facilitate your participation.