Lean Manufacturing Manager

Todd Hayes; Wroxham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing client in Wroxham is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives in the Marine and Luxury Yacht industry. The ideal candidate will possess Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and must have a strong background in optimizing manufacturing processes to drive operational excellence and ensure sustainable change. This role offers competitive pay, flexitime, and a robust benefits package including 25 days of holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexitime available

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Sickness and accident insurance scheme

Occupational sick pay after six months

Lifeworks employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a lean manufacturing leadership role.
• Exceptional coaching and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste.
• Develop and implement manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for better performance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Ishikawa (fishbone) analysis

Kaizen methodologies

Strong communication skills

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, are 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.

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 improvements
• Develop, implement, and standardize 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.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd.