Lean Manufacturing Manager

Todd Hayes Ltd; Wroxham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing company in Wroxham is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification, with proven experience in lean manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading waste reduction initiatives, enhancing workflow efficiency, and coaching employees on Lean methodologies. Competitive pay, flexitime, and generous holiday are among the benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexitime

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Contributory sickness and accident insurance

Occupational sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a lean manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies and Six Sigma tools.
• Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply methodologies to drive process improvement.
• Provide coaching and mentoring on Lean principles.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Ishikawa (fishbone) analysis

Kaizen methodologies

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Job description

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Our prestigious manufacturing client based in Wroxham within the Marine and Luxury Yacht industry is currently seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager with Green or Black Belt certification to lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations. This role is critical to driving operational excellence by making manufacturing processes leaner, smoother, faster, and more cost‑efficient while ensuring sustainable change and high performance.

About the Role

This role is critical to driving operational excellence by making manufacturing processes leaner, smoother, faster, and more cost‑efficient while ensuring sustainable change and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve workflow, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply Value Stream Mapping, Ishikawa (fishbone) analysis, and Kaizen methodologies to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to drive performance, cost savings, and quality improvement. Develop, implement, and standardise manufacturing policies, tools, and procedures.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to build a continuous improvement culture and gain alignment on improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to employees on Lean principles and methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects from concept to completion.
• Report progress and improvement results to leadership.
• Ensure long‑term sustainability of improvements through effective change management and process control systems.
• Serve as a champion for communication, alignment, and transparency throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification required.
• Applied Value Stream Mapping, Ishikawa (fishbone) analysis, and Kaizen methodologies to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proven experience in a lean manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience within an engineering environment (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Key Attributes

• Proactive and results oriented.
• Strong communicator and motivator.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
• Able to see change initiatives through from concept to full adoption.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay and overtime opportunities.
• Flexitime available (if this suits the business needs).
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Company's administered contributory sickness and accident insurance scheme.
• Occupational sick pay after six months' service.
• Lifeworks employee assistance programme.

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I'm afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.