Senior Lean Transformation & Operations Leader

Arabelle Services UK Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead lean transformation at the Rugby site, driving KPI-based improvements and daily management systems. You will coach cross-functional teams, promote Kaizen events, and deploy standard work to reduce waste and lead times, including Naval scope.

You will work with operators and managers to embed Lean culture, support daily management rhythms, and coach teams through Kata cycles, while ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma with extensive experience in Manufacturing/Assembly industries Management experience across Manufacturing, Operations, and/or Lean disciplines.
• Fluent English communication skills, with a collaborative and transparent interpersonal style.
• Proven experience successfully guiding Lean transformations and a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles, methodologies, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the lean transformation within Arabelle Solutions to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management for Repair Shop sites of Rugby, including Naval (UK Defense) scope.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our lean culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Be an advocate of Kaizen and facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
• Teach, promote, and practice the Systematic Approach to Lean and build Kaizen capability.
• Implement daily management process including daily management meetings, Gemba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
• Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily rapid experiments and problem solving in a systematic way.

Job description

Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead lean transformation at the Rugby site, driving KPI-based improvements and daily management systems. You will coach cross-functional teams, promote Kaizen events, and deploy standard work to reduce waste and lead times, including Naval scope.

You will work with operators and managers to embed Lean culture, support daily management rhythms, and coach teams through Kata cycles, while ensuring alignment