Lean / Operational Excellence Lead required on a permanent basis by a global technology and manufacturing organisation, based flexibly from their Hatfield HQ.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the deployment of Lean principles across a key business area, driving meaningful improvements through Kaizen events and structured continuous improvement activity.
You will assess current-state performance, establish baseline measures, identify improvement opportunities and develop a Lean deployment roadmap. A key part of the role will be owning the pipeline of Kaizen events, planning and facilitating workshops, and ensuring each initiative delivers clear outputs, measurable actions and quantified benefits.
Working independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, you will act as a trusted partner in identifying and delivering improvements, helping to build a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring Lean practices and Kaizen outcomes are embedded and sustainable.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must have the following:
- Proven experience delivering Lean initiatives
- Strong experience planning and facilitating Kaizen events or workshops
- A solid understanding of Lean principles and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Experience establishing baselines, KPIs and measurable improvement benefits
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and facilitation skills
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple improvement initiatives
- A data-driven approach to identifying and prioritising opportunities
- Experience coaching teams and embedding sustainable improvements
- Lean certified
This is an excellent opportunity for a Lean / Operational Excellence professional to take a high-visibility role driving measurable business improvement, while helping shape and embed the wider Lean strategy across the organisation.
You will be responsible for managing the pipeline of Kaizen events aligned to business priorities, planning and delivering workshops to achieve rapid, measurable improvements, and ensuring outcomes are translated into tangible business benefits. You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels, using data to identify opportunities, facilitate structured problem-solving and embed sustainable Lean ways of working across the business.
Pay: £55,000.00-£64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hatfield (Hertfordshire, East of England Region)
