Manufacturing Lean Transformation Leader

SRG; Rhymney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Job summary

SRG in the United Kingdom seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence across a complex manufacturing environment. You will lead site-wide improvement initiatives, coach teams, and drive strategic transformation projects using Lean and Six Sigma.

The role focuses on delivering measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, cost and productivity while embedding a culture of excellence and data-driven decision making. International travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement programmes in manufacturing.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma delivery.
• Track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Coach teams in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Implement and sustain tools including Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management, Standard Work, Poka-Yoke, RCA, 8D.
• Manage and prioritise a portfolio of improvement projects.
• Develop business cases and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Support performance management processes and visual management systems.
• Use data analysis and statistical tools to identify opportunities and drive decisions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality and maintenance teams to resolve challenges.
• Ensure improvements comply with quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cross‑functional leadership

Education

Degree qualified

Six Sigma Green Belt

Black Belt advantageous

Lean certification preferred

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

SRG in the United Kingdom seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence across a complex manufacturing environment. You will lead site-wide improvement initiatives, coach teams, and drive strategic transformation projects using Lean and Six Sigma.

The role focuses on delivering measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, cost and productivity while embedding a culture of excellence and data-driven decision making. International travel is possible.