EMEA Transformation Lead: AI, Lean & Ops Excellence

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Surrey

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Transformation Lead-EMEA for a leading FMCG & Manufacturing business based in Surrey. Drive end-to-end transformation, lead cross-functional teams and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements across the EMEA region.

Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and digital/AI-enabled transformations is essential. The role offers hybrid working from Surrey and exposure to executive leadership on high-profile programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading transformation programmes within complex organisations.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale change with measurable impact.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transformation programmes from design through implementation, adoption and value realisation.
• Drive measurable improvements through operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align priorities and accelerate delivery across the business.
• Lead process redesign, simplification and standardisation across key functions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital technologies, automation and AI to enhance business performance.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management routines that sustain business outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of transformation professionals while building organisational capability.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic change within a busy FMCG & Manufacturing environment.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Change management

Digital transformation

Job description

Michael Page seeks a Transformation Lead-EMEA for a leading FMCG & Manufacturing business based in Surrey. Drive end-to-end transformation, lead cross-functional teams and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements across the EMEA region.

Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and digital/AI-enabled transformations is essential. The role offers hybrid working from Surrey and exposure to executive leadership on high-profile programmes.