Transformation and Continuous Improvement Director

2 months ago


Cwmbran, Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Safran Seats Full time

About the Role

Safran Seats is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Engineering Transformation and Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. As the Head of Engineering Transformation and CI, you will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement within our Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Engineering improvement process, leading and facilitating the Engineering leadership team in creating and implementing improvement journeys.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the Engineering organization, developing and leading a team of Improvement Champions to engage, coach, and support in the implementation of this journey.
  • Owning the training and coaching of Lean Improvement Tools, driving engagement with Participative Innovation across the Engineering function.
  • Support the engineering function in improving their processes and tools, leading the implementation of the Improve Tool within SEATS GB, supported by training and monthly reporting of CI improvement initiatives.
  • Working with the VP Engineering and Engineering Leadership team to determine the tools required and scope of Problem Solving Training across the function, supporting the Business Transformation and CI in implementing a training and certification program for Six-Sigma Green and Black Belts.
  • Coach, train, and mentor employees in problem-solving methodology and the use of CI tools, driving Engineering Improvement Workstreams by organizing and leading teams in analyzing performance, determining processes and tools to improve, and driving the programs and governance to implement the improvements.

About Safran Seats

Safran Seats is a leading manufacturer of premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design. We are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.

Our Values

  • We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business.
  • We develop our colleagues' skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future.
  • We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate.
  • We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

What We Offer

  • 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
  • Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, and access to private healthcare.
  • Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses.
  • Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave, and flexible working.
  • Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement.
  • STEM engagement with schools, colleges, and universities and Charitable activities for all.


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