Global Sourcing Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

BOOTS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join their Global Sourcing team. This permanent role focuses on enhancing operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The successful candidate will lead initiatives, analyze processes, and train staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This position offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead workshops and training sessions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process mapping tools.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Analyze current processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvement projects.
• Train and coach employees on Lean principles.
• Identify opportunities both internally and with suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Use data-driven analysis to validate improvements.
• Support the development of SOPs and best practices.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Process mapping

Job description

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join their Global Sourcing team. This permanent role focuses on enhancing operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The successful candidate will lead initiatives, analyze processes, and train staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This position offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.