Senior Lean Transformation Leader

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead Lean transformation across Rugby facilities, focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost, with up to 20% travel and UK defence scope. The role drives daily management systems, Kaizen events, and Lean roadmaps in coordination with the production teams.

You will coach cross-functional teams, implement standard work and Gemba walks, and partner with leadership to sustain improvements and achieve performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a manufacturing/engineering field.
• Experience guiding Lean transformations across manufacturing/operations.
• Fluent English communication; collaborative and transparent style.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation to achieve KPI-based performance across Rugby sites.
• Coach and collaborate with operators, staff and leadership to advance Lean culture.
• Facilitate Kaizen events using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
• Implement daily management, Gemba walks and Kata coaching to drive rapid improvement.

Skills

Lean transformation

Leadership

Process improvement

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead Lean transformation across Rugby facilities, focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost, with up to 20% travel and UK defence scope. The role drives daily management systems, Kaizen events, and Lean roadmaps in coordination with the production teams.

You will coach cross-functional teams, implement standard work and Gemba walks, and partner with leadership to sustain improvements and achieve performance goals.