Continuous Improvement Manager

6 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Title: Process Engineering Team Lead

Location: Manufacturing Operations

Salary: £54,732+ depending on skills and experience

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineering Team Lead to join our team at BAE Systems. As a key member of our Continuous Improvement team, you will be responsible for leading a team of Lean Process Engineers across various manufacturing areas, driving process improvements, and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Develop a Team: Manage and coach a team of Lean Process Engineers, promoting learning and development, and setting objectives to drive performance improvement.
  • Drive Process Improvements: Analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement improved methods and procedures to drive business results.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing Strategy: Develop and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including set-up reduction, workplace organization, process control, and standardized work.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Lead cross-functional teams to support Kaizen and Lean Action Work-out events, driving business results and improving manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and Implement Improvement Plans: Create, review, and update improvement plans to drive business results and improve manufacturing operations.
  • Exceptional Organizational and Project Management Skills: Demonstrate ability to lead programs and projects, with a strong focus on organizational and project management skills.
  • Continuous Improvement Principles: Demonstrate awareness of Continuous Improvement principles, including Effective Line Management, Built-in Quality, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis, Rate Manufacture (Takt & Flow), Kaizen, Standardized Work, Problem Solving, and 5S - Workplace Organization.
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or Trade school certificate/degree and direct hands-on experience in manufacturing).

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You will also have access to additional benefits, such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.

About the Role:

This role is part of our Continuous Improvement team, which partners with organizational leadership to drive process improvements that deliver effective manufacturing operations processes, meet customer demand requirements, and ensure on-time delivery. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for driving business results and improving manufacturing operations.



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