Head of Continuous Improvement
Gloucester
Site-Based
Skills: Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belt, Organisational Change, Leadership, Process Excellence, Change Management, Project Management, Business Transformation
Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.
Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Quality team as a Head of Continuous Improvement at our Gloucester site.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Your Role
As Head of Continuous Improvement, you will lead and drive the Continuous Improvement strategy across the Gloucester site, working across all functions to shape organisational change, improve operational performance, and deliver sustainable business transformation. You will champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies, QRQC, and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation throughout the business.
- Leading site-wide Continuous Improvement and transformation programmes.
- Coaching and influencing the Senior Leadership Team on QRQC and CI best practice.
- Driving organisational change initiatives and embedding sustainable improvements.
- Leading Kaizen events, workshops, business recovery planning activities, and complex problem-solving initiatives.
- Developing and standardising CI frameworks, processes, tools, and benchmarks.
- Building capability across the organisation through Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring.
- Supporting and developing Green Belt and Black Belt practitioners.
- Monitoring and reporting project performance, milestones, risks, and benefits realisation.
- Creating cross-functional engagement frameworks that drive collaboration and continuous improvement.
