Lean Manufacturing Manager

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Nottingham is seeking a Lean Operations Manager. This senior role involves leading lean transformation initiatives, managing a small team, and influencing operational teams to adopt lean methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in lean manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and experience in aerospace or automotive sectors. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading transformation projects, ideally in aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean transformation across the plant.
• Facilitate change and engage with operators and managers.
• Manage and develop a small team to drive local delivery.

Skills

Lean manufacturing expertise

Leadership skills

Change management

Analytical mindset

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Job Description

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Nottingham in their search for a Lean Operations Manager. This is a senior leadership role with clear visibility across the site and reports directly to the Operations Director.

Key responsibilities of the Lean Operations Manager will include:

• Lead lean transformation across the plant, embedding continuous improvement principles into daily operations
• Act as a facilitator of change, championing Kaizen events and engaging both operators and managers
• Manage and develop a small team of three to four, ensuring alignment with global standards while driving local delivery
• Influence and coach operational teams to adopt and embed lean methodologies effectively

We’re looking for strong leaders with the below skills & experience:

• A proven background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with hands-on examples of delivering change
• Experience leading transformation projects, ideally within aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and coordinate cross-functional projects
• The confidence to influence at all levels, from the shopfloor to senior leadership
• Practical experience of project management and budget responsibility
• A proactive, sleeves-rolled-up approach, able to deliver results on the shop floor
• Desirable experience includes lean qualifications such as Green or Black Belt, and familiarity with ERP/MES systems
• Strong analytical mindset and proven examples of interpreting data
• A good knowledge of quality standards, e.g IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001

About Elevation

Elevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.