Onsite Operational Excellence Leader

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About the role

  • Operational Excellence Leader driving efficiency and operational excellence for GKN Aerospace's aviation projects. Spearheading initiatives for process improvement and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Set, monitor, and analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive targeted improvements
  • Lead and implement technical process enhancement initiatives to streamline operations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to ensure aligned objectives and cohesive execution
  • Sustain improvement efforts by embedding them into the company’s day-to-day operations
  • Identify and remove barriers to productivity, and operational flow ensuring optimal resource utilization

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in driving improvements and efficiency within a business environment
  • Strong background in process refinement and change management
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights
  • Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams
  • Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal
  • Aerospace engineering background or experience working within the aerospace sector (Desirable)
  • Engineering degree or strong technical foundation within manufacturing or production environments (Desirable)
  • Experience working within complex assembly, machining or metallic structures environments (Desirable)
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement qualification (Desirable)
  • Experience working in a regulated or safety critical industry (Desirable)
  • Strong problem solving mindset with the ability to translate engineering insight into operational improvements (Desirable)
  • Ability to build credibility with engineers, manufacturing teams and technical specialists (Desirable)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Up to 15% Bonus
  • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%)
  • Life Assurance 8 x salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
  • Income protection
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
  • A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Job title

Operational Excellence Leader

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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