Lean Change Agent Leader

Syensqo SA; Heanor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Syensqo SA is seeking a ME Change Agent Manager in the UK to coach site ME projects, transfer change management expertise, and drive continuous improvement across production sites. The role focuses on creating sustainable results, deploying change methodologies, and enabling a mindset of continuous enhancement.

The successful candidate will lead Lean activities, develop implementation plans, and help teams adopt SMED, Kaizen, and 7 Wastes tools to lift KPI performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in driving change and improvements.
• Proven track record leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in guiding improvements across sites or teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement in a planned and structured way Lean Improvement Activities.
• Coaching and training of Lean Activities.
• Coaching to change mindset of change in others.
• Reduce waste and productivity using SMED, 7 Wastes, Kaizen and lean tools.
• Plan a year-long set of activities across Site Production to improve KPI and customer satisfaction.
• Use A1 forms to show activity selection and outcomes, then monitor for performance gains.
• Assist and participate in other teams' activities and projects.
• FOD Champion role.
• 5S Champion role.

Skills

Leadership

CI leadership

Continuous improvement

Hands-on

Influence across levels

Education

Lean training

Organisation skills

Job description

Syensqo SA is seeking a ME Change Agent Manager in the UK to coach site ME projects, transfer change management expertise, and drive continuous improvement across production sites. The role focuses on creating sustainable results, deploying change methodologies, and enabling a mindset of continuous enhancement.

The successful candidate will lead Lean activities, develop implementation plans, and help teams adopt SMED, Kaizen, and 7 Wastes tools to lift KPI performance and customer satisfaction.