Lean Manufacturing Consultant

Lean Executives Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Consultant to lead enterprise-wide Lean transformations across high-profile clients in the UK. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in senior operations, a strong background in Lean manufacturing, and exceptional leadership skills. This role requires significant UK travel and offers a competitive salary package and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive senior operations or plant leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive strategic change and bottom-line results.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-complexity industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of enterprise-wide Lean operating systems.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align strategy and execution.
• Deliver coaching and training to embed Lean principles.
• Drive cultural change to sustain operational excellence.

Skills

Lean manufacturing expertise

Strategic change management

Exceptional communication skills

Leadership and influencing

Job description

Lean Manufacturing Consultant (Permanent, Full-Time)

Location: UK-wide (Client-facing role. UK travel required 4 nights per week)

Reference: 0825

Contact: [e-mail]

Our established Lean consultancy client is committed to helping organisations achieve world-class manufacturing performance through high-impact Lean transformation services. By integrating strategic guidance with hands-on coaching and mentoring, they deliver sustainable, lasting change across complex operations.

Due to continued growth and client demand, our client is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Lean Manufacturing Consultant / Senior Operations Leader to lead enterprise-wide Lean transformations, working with high-profile clients in advanced manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide Lean operating systems.
• Partner with senior stakeholders (CEO, MD level) to align business strategy with operational execution.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, and training to embed Lean principles at every level of the organisation.
• Drive cultural and behavioural change to sustain operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Extensive senior operations or plant leadership experience with a proven ability to drive strategic change and bottom-line results.
• Deep expertise in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or similar high-complexity industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale Lean transformation programmes and coaching leadership teams.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy and make a tangible impact with clients undergoing transformational change. In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, ongoing professional development, and the chance to shape Lean excellence across top-tier industrial operations.

Interested? Send your CV and salary expectations to Lean Executives at: [e-mail] quoting reference 0825.

This role requires flexibility and mobility to travel across the UK and Europe in line with client and business needs. There is the potential you may be required to work away from home Monday to Friday, which may include frequent overnight stays. Applicants must be fully comfortable with travel as a core part of the role.