Lean Manager

Brink's; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Medicash benefits

Exclusive discounts

Salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

A leading operational excellence firm is seeking a Lean Manager to drive transformative change and embed a culture of Operational Excellence. This remote role involves leading cross-functional teams and delivering cost-saving initiatives using Lean methodologies. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in operations and a proven track record of implementing Lean tools to enhance performance. Join us to make a measurable impact in the organization!

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operations, process improvement, and Lean leadership.
• Proven track record in operational excellence.
• Hands-on Lean implementation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Champion cost productivity goals and foster a culture of Operational Excellence.
• Lead Integrated Deck Building Workshops for cost-saving initiatives.
• Execute projects through Kaizen events using Lean tools.
• Implement and improve systems to sustain performance.
• Provide training while mentoring future Lean practitioners.
• Drive process changes effectively.

Skills

Operational excellence

Change management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Lean tools implementation

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.