U.K. Regional Operational Excellence Specialist

Matthey; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings

Company matched Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness insurance

Medical plans/health assessments

Retailer and Wellbeing discounts

Competitive annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey, a world leader in advanced metals chemistry, seeks a U.K. Regional Operational Excellence Specialist. You will partner with UK site leadership to identify opportunities and lead programmes that boost productivity, quality, reliability, safety and cost performance.

You will drive JMPS maturity and spread best practices across sites. We value Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, data-driven problem solving and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Black Belt Lean Six Sigma qualification or equivalent continuous improvement expertise.
• Experience delivering operational excellence initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Proven stakeholder management, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, logistics or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership and operational teams to identify improvement opportunities across UK sites.
• Lead and support operational excellence programmes that improve productivity, quality, reliability, safety and cost.
• Facilitate structured improvement activities, including Kaizen events and value stream analysis.
• Use data and root cause analysis to resolve challenges and drive sustainable improvements.
• Support maturity of the Johnson Matthey Production System (JMPS) across the region.
• Share best practices and help build continuous improvement capabilities within site teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing/production experience

Job description

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a U.K. Regional Operational Excellence Specialist, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role: As a U.K. Regional Operational Excellence Specialist, you will help drive our goals by:

• Partnering with site leadership and operational teams to identify improvement opportunities that enhance performance across multiple U.K. sites.
• Leading and supporting operational excellence programmes that improve productivity, quality, reliability, safety and cost performance.
• Facilitating structured improvement activities, including Kaizen events, value stream analysis and problem-solving workshops.
• Using data, performance insights and root cause analysis to resolve operational challenges and drive sustainable improvements.
• Supporting the implementation and maturity of the Johnson Matthey Production System (JMPS) across the region.
• Sharing best practices and helping build continuous improvement capabilities within site teams.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Black Belt Lean Six Sigma qualification, or equivalent continuous improvement expertise.
• Experience delivering operational excellence or continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proven stakeholder management, influencing and facilitation skills across operational environments.
• Experience working within manufacturing, production, logistics or other operational settings.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

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