Lean Manager

brinks; Crickhowell; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash benefits

Discounts with UK brands

Salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Sickness cover

Flexible working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Brink's in the UK seeks a Lean Manager to drive operational excellence for NoteMachine. You will lead continuous improvement, sponsor cost productivity, and partner with country teams to deliver breakthrough projects across several sites.

Responsibilities include Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and building organizational capability through training. The role requires 10+ years in operations and Lean leadership, with strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operations, process improvement, and Lean leadership.
• Proven track record in operational excellence and change management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Lean certification is a plus; hands-on Lean implementation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Champion Cost Productivity: Sponsor cost productivity goals and foster a culture of Operational Excellence that creates competitive advantage.
• Identify Projects: Lead Integrated Deck Building (IDB) Workshops to identify and prioritize cost-saving initiatives aligned with country goals.
• Deliver Breakthrough Projects: Execute needle-moving projects through Kaizen events, applying Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Standardized Work.
• Enhance Operations Management Systems: Implement and improve systems to sustain performance, solve problems, and enable incremental continuous improvement.
• Build Organizational Capability: Provide training while mentoring and developing future operational and Lean practitioners.
• Champion Change Management: Drive process changes effectively through training, communication, and monitoring.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior leadership and operational leads to achieve cost productivity targets.

Skills

Lean leadership

Process improvement

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Standardized Work

Tools

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Standardized Work

Job description

About Brink's:

The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

Job Description

Lean Manager - Drive Operational Excellence at NoteMachine

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Department: Operations

Are you ready to lead transformative change and embed a culture of Operational Excellence? At NoteMachine, we’re seeking a Lean Manager to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, eliminate waste, and enhance customer service performance. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with operational teams and senior leadership across multiple countries, driving breakthrough projects and building organizational capability.

What You’ll Do

• Champion Cost Productivity: Sponsor cost productivity goals and foster a culture of Operational Excellence that creates competitive advantage.


• Identify Projects: Lead Integrated Deck Building (IDB) Workshops to identify and prioritize cost-saving initiatives aligned with country goals.


• Deliver Breakthrough Projects: Execute needle-moving projects through Kaizen events, applying Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Standardized Work.


• Enhance Operations Management Systems: Implement and improve systems to sustain performance, solve problems, and enable incremental continuous improvement.


• Build Organizational Capability: Provide training while mentoring and developing future operational and Lean practitioners.


• Champion Change Management: Drive process changes effectively through training, communication, and monitoring.


• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior leadership and operational leads to achieve cost productivity targets.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in operations, process improvement, and Lean leadership.


• Proven track record in operational excellence and change management.


• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Lean certification is a plus; hands‑on Lean implementation experience is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Career progression in a growing, diverse company.


• Medicash benefits for dental, optical, and wellness expenses.


• Exclusive discounts with major UK brands after 12 months.


• Salary sacrifice pension for higher take‑home pay.


• Life insurance (x4 annual salary) and sickness cover after one year.


• Flexible working and travel opportunities.

Brink's is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brink's is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.