Lean Manager

Brink’s Inc; Hill Head; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash benefits for dental, optical,

Wellness expenses

Exclusive discounts with major UK брен

Salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance (x4 annual salary)

Job summary

NoteMachine is seeking a Lean Manager to drive operational excellence from a remote-based UK setup. You will lead cost productivity initiatives, run Kaizen events, and embed Lean culture across multiple countries while partnering with senior leaders to deliver measurable savings and improved customer service.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in Lean leadership, strong change-management skills, and hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping and standardized work.

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 essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost productivity initiatives and champion operational excellence.
• Run Integrated Deck Building (IDB) Workshops to identify cost-saving ideas.
• Deliver breakthrough projects via Kaizen events using Lean tools.
• Improve operations management systems to sustain performance.
• Mentor and develop future Lean practitioners and coaches.
• Drive change management through training and effective communication.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to hit cost-productivity targets.

Skills

Lean leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Standardized Work

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?

At NoteMachine, We Value Your Expertise And Offer

• 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.

Ready to make a measurable impact? Apply now and help us build a future of operational excellence.