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Operational Excellence and Quality Lead ASSA ABLOY Group Operational Excellence & Quality Lead Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and operational excellence? This role will be based between our production facilities in Northwich and Oldham with frequent travel between both. What You’ll Do Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools (5S, SMED, DMAIC). Analyse processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, and quality issues. Develop and monitor KPIs for productivity, OEE, quality, health & safety, and on-time delivery. Implement 5S and visual management across the factory. Coach and mentor team leaders and technicians in CI tools and problem‑solving. Support quality investigations and customer complaint resolution through root cause analysis. Collaborate on capacity planning, workflow improvements, and system optimisation. What We’re Looking For Strong background in mechanical or production engineering. Proven experience in continuous improvement roles within manufacturing or similar environments. Skilled in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Confident using data and KPIs to drive decisions. Excellent communication and coaching skills. Knowledge of health and safety in an engineering workshop environment. Degree in Business, Engineering, or Manufacturing preferred (or equivalent experience). Why Join Us? Be part of a growing business with opportunities to shape processes and culture. Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas make a difference. Competitive salary and benefits package. Occasional travel and hands‑on involvement in production facilities. Ready to lead change and make a difference? Apply now and help us build a culture of operational excellence We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. We welcome diverse, inclusive teams and value different perspectives and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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