Operational Excellence Lead

1 week ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Burberry Limited Full time
Job Description

Burberry Limited is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Lead to join their team in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and promoting a culture of excellence.

About the Role

This is a key role within the HR Operations function, requiring strong leadership and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. The Operational Excellence Lead will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity;
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions;
  • Leading complex process re-engineering activities using recognised methodologies and tools;
  • Ensuring effective communication and training of new processes to relevant teams;
  • Managing delivery of projects to agreed timelines and budget, while ensuring adherence to Burberry's project governance and change management frameworks.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A strong background in operational excellence, process improvement, or a related field;
  • Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving business change;
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and project management skills;
  • Able to challenge conventional thinking and promote a culture of innovation and improvement;
  • Familiarity with recognised continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma;
  • Ability to set realistic timelines and deliverables, manage risks and issues proactively.
What We Offer

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits package including pension scheme, life assurance, and annual leave entitlement.



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