Senior Lean Transformation Coach – Operational Excellence

Airbus SE; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plan

Share options

Flexible working hours

36 hour week

Job summary

Airbus Belfast Limited is seeking an Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing Expert to drive structured deployment of Lean standards, industrial maturity, and continuous improvement across production and support functions in Belfast. The role involves coaching site leadership, leading Kaizen and shop-floor improvement, and integrating MES/AOS solutions to deliver measurable performance gains.

You will work with a global expert network to align strategy with daily operations, develop value

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing deployment and operational excellence.
• 5+ years of Lean/Operational Excellence in manufacturing environments with recognized certifications.
• Experience leading Lean workshops (Kaizen, VSM, SMED, 5S) and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Define Lean deployment architecture and guide the AOS rollout across Belfast operations.
• Coach site leadership and teams to embed standardized ways of working and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional task forces, conduct diagnostics, and drive waste elimination and flow optimization.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and develop capability building through train-the-trainer approaches.
• Contribute to governance, benchmarking, and integration of sustainability practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Six Sigma Black Belt

APICS certification

Kepner-Tregoe

Tools

MES

Smart SQCDP

Job description

Airbus Belfast Limited is seeking an Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing Expert to drive structured deployment of Lean standards, industrial maturity, and continuous improvement across production and support functions in Belfast. The role involves coaching site leadership, leading Kaizen and shop-floor improvement, and integrating MES/AOS solutions to deliver measurable performance gains.

You will work with a global expert network to align strategy with daily operations, develop value