Lean Transformation Lead: Continuous Improvement & Change

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bonus up to 10%

Pension match up to 10%

Share scheme 50% match

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Defense in Shrewsbury is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to champion continuous improvement across our operation and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager, you will lead a team of CI Change Agents, coach leaders, and collaborate with operations to embed a culture of Lean thinking and structured problem solving in a five-day onsite role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable business improvements.
• A passion for developing people and creating sustainable change.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site's Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence programme.
• Managing and developing a team of Continuous Improvement Change Agents.
• Facilitating Lean and business improvement initiatives across the organisation.
• Coaching leaders and teams in Lean thinking and structured problem solving.
• Driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement.
• Building a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Caterpillar Defense in Shrewsbury is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to champion continuous improvement across our operation and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager, you will lead a team of CI Change Agents, coach leaders, and collaborate with operations to embed a culture of Lean thinking and structured problem solving in a five-day onsite role.