Continuous Improvement Specialist

Profils; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Friday

25 days holiday + bank holidays (+ buy

Annual bonus & share schemes

Pension with up to 8% matched

Life assurance 4x salary

Onsite parking including EV chargers

Restaurant, bike storage & showers

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to energise and implement Lean Sigma initiatives across our aerospace operations in the Gloucester area. You will work with teams at all levels to drive cost and quality improvements, sharing best practices and ensuring sustained performance improvements.

The role requires strong Lean/Six-Sigma experience, robust stakeholder management, and proficiency with Minitab and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in continuous improvement within operational roles.
• Experience with Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Energise and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Apply Lean Sigma tools to improve cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices.

Skills

Lean Six-Sigma

Stakeholder management

Project/change management

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Minitab

Job description

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Full-time

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. 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.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

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
• 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

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 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.

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester (OEM)

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!