Head of Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation

British Steel; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

27 personal leave days + holidays

Life Assurance

Sick pay scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

British Steel in Scunthorpe is seeking an exceptional Head of Continuous Improvement to build and embed a world-class CI capability across the business. You will lead the improvement strategy to deliver safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.

This role spans manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and support functions; you will champion Lean and Six Sigma, develop internal capability, and influence culture from shop floor to the executive team, leaving a lasting legacy.

Qualifications

• Significant Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence experience in a complex manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Track record of delivering operational, financial and cultural transformation.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching and influencing skills.
• Credibility to engage from shop floor to executive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of British Steel's improvement strategy, driving measurable safety, quality, productivity, reliability and cost improvements.
• Embed Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, develop internal capability and create a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable results across functions.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Black Belt

Job description

British Steel in Scunthorpe is seeking an exceptional Head of Continuous Improvement to build and embed a world-class CI capability across the business. You will lead the improvement strategy to deliver safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.

This role spans manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and support functions; you will champion Lean and Six Sigma, develop internal capability, and influence culture from shop floor to the executive team, leaving a lasting legacy.