Continuous Improvement Lead (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defence. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, more comfortable and more accessible. The Group employs 100,000 people worldwide and has a turnover of €27.3 billion in 2024, holding leading positions globally or in partnership in its markets. Safran is the 2nd company in the aerospace and defence sector in the "World's Best Companies 2024" ranking by TIME magazine. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers, with 1 million aircraft seats currently in service worldwide.

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customisation, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, 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.

This role has responsibility for leading and coaching the organisation in driving an effective improvement journey. Key Responsibilities will include:

• Leading project teams to deliver significant business improvements through the deployment of CI tools in line with the business Balanced Scorecard
• Work with the business leaders to undertake continual analysis of the business to expose opportunities for change and improvement
• Drive continuous improvement within the business and identify opportunities for improvement including deployment of Balanced scorecard, One Safran, Customer Improvement projects, Lean Journey & QRQC
• Drive engagement with Participative Innovation across the business
• Analyse and monitor financial and customer benefits throughout the life of the improvement project
• Champion and share the use of best practice methods for improvements across the business and provide evidence of real change implementation
• Working with the Director of Continuous Improvement to determine the tools required and scope of Continuous Improvement Training across the business
• Creating, organising and delivering training to the targeted scope
• Coach, train and mentor business in the use of CI tools
• Coach Project Sponsors and Project Leaders to enable the delivery of successful project implementation

Qualifications:

• Lean Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Problem Solving 8D Training experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you! Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future.

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 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 Progression 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

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.