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Head of Continuous Improvement

Safran -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
14 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Military
Continuous improvement
Kaizen

Full job description

Published 07.30.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-184059

Published 07.30.2026

Job Description

Head of Continuous Improvement
Gloucester, UK

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.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you both in and out of work, including:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role:

The Head of Continuous Improvement is a critical role within the Safran Landing Systems OEM site where you'll design, lead and drive the Continuous Improvement strategy across the business.

You will work across all functions of the site 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.

As part of a wider global team your approach will be engaging, inspiring an innovative and agile approach across our workforce.

Key responsibilities:

Lead site-wide Continuous Improvement & transformation programmes, communicating the strategic vision at all levels
Engage, coach and influence the Senior Leadership Team on QRQC and CI best practice to identify & drive key projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Lead Kaizen events, workshops, business recovery planning activities, and complex problem-solving initiatives
Develop and standardise CI frameworks, processes, tools, and benchmarks
Build capability across the organisation through Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring
Monitoring and reporting project performance, milestones, risks, and benefits realisation
Creating cross-functional engagement frameworks that drive collaboration and continuous improvement

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Lean Sigma Black Belt certified (essential)
Demonstrable experience leading implementation / organisational transformation through a line role, quality, or continuous improvement environment
Proven track record of leading and developing multi-function high performing teams at at Senior Management level
Experience in managing large, complex projects successfully

Desirable:

Ideally, experienced in complex engineering and manufacturing environment, including within relevant business sectors; Engineering/Manufacturing/Utilities

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality!
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

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