Continuous Improvement Specialist

Safran; Gloucester; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Early Friday finish

25 days holiday plus BH

Annual bonus and share scheme

Pension scheme with up to 8% matched

Life assurance 4x salary

Onsite parking with EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bike storage and showers

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Safran Group in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to energise and drive Lean Sigma initiatives across landing systems production. You will lead improvement and change projects, work with stakeholders at all levels, and promote sharing of best practices to cut costs, improve quality and delivery.

As part of the CI team, you will apply Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies, partner with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality, and help embed a culture of excellence across

Competenze

• Experience in continuous improvement within aerospace or industrial environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Minitab (statistical software).
• Good knowledge of project and/or change management.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project management

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Minitab

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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Vacancy details

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!

Reference

2026-184296

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

Job title

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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.

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

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

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South West

City (-ies)

Gloucester (OEM)