Senior Continuous Improvement & Transformation Lead

Safran

Gloucester

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Profit share & pay review

25 days holiday

Bank holidays option to buy/sell

Pension matched to 8%

Health cash plan

Cycle and tech purchase schemes

Professional training & mentoring

Onsite facilities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran Gloucester site is seeking a Head of Continuous Improvement to lead site-wide CI and transformation programmes, coaching senior leaders on QRQC and best practice. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a proven track record in manufacturing transformation is required.

The role offers an inclusive environment, development opportunities, and a strong focus on delivering sustainable improvements. Join Safran to drive excellence in aerospace, defence and space, with a collaborative culture and a

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
Proven experience leading large-scale transformation in manufacturing/industrial environments.
Strong coaching and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead site-wide Continuous Improvement and transformation programmes.
Coach and influence the Senior Leadership Team on QRQC and CI best practice.
Drive organisational change initiatives and embed sustainable improvements.
Lead Kaizen events, workshops, recovery planning activities, and complex problem-solving.
Develop and standardise CI frameworks, processes, tools, and benchmarks.
Build capability through Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring.
Support and develop Green Belt and Black Belt practitioners.
Monitor and report project performance, milestones, risks and benefits realisation.
Create cross-functional engagement frameworks that drive collaboration and CI.