Lean Manager

Brink's; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Medicash benefits

Exclusive discounts

Salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

NoteMachine is looking for a Lean Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives in the UK. This remote role involves driving cost productivity, engaging stakeholders, and delivering breakthrough projects aimed at enhancing customer service performance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in operations and Lean leadership and is expected to provide training and mentorship. Benefits include career progression, Medicash benefits, discounts, and flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience 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

• Sponsor cost productivity goals and foster a culture of Operational Excellence.
• Lead Integrated Deck Building Workshops to identify and prioritize cost-saving initiatives.
• Execute breakthrough projects through Kaizen events using Lean tools.
• Implement and improve systems to sustain performance and enable continuous improvement.
• Provide training while mentoring future operational and Lean practitioners.
• Drive process changes effectively through training, communication, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve cost productivity targets.

Skills

Operations experience

Process improvement

Lean leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

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.