Our client is a leading manufacturing organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement and people development. They are seeking an experienced Head of Lean Business Systems / Operational Excellence Leader to drive a structured improvement framework across a key business. This is a highly visible leadership role, partnering with senior stakeholders to embed continuous improvement, strengthen operational performance and drive sustainable change. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, leading transformation through Lean methodologies, Kaizen activity, leadership coaching, process optimisation, governance and data-driven decision-making. You will be responsible for delivering measurable improvements in performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability whilst embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. We are keen to speak with Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Business Systems, Transformation or Manufacturing Excellence professionals who have a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or supply chain environments. You will bring experience leading cross-functional change, facilitating improvement workshops, coaching senior stakeholders, developing capability and driving performance through structured governance and data-led decision-making. Experience deploying Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Business Systems or similar methodologies across site-wide or multi-site environments would be highly advantageous. A competitive salary and benefits package, genuine long-term career development opportunities and the chance to play a key role within the Site Leadership Team, shaping the performance, culture and continuous improvement journey of a successful manufacturing business. If you are passionate about operational excellence, business transformation and helping people unlock their full potential, we would welcome your application.
Management Consultant- Manager employer: Lean Executives Ltd.
Lean Executives Ltd. is an exceptional employer located in Buckinghamshire, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities through hands-on experience in a major SAP ERP transformation, while also enjoying a commitment to continuous improvement across various operational areas. With a focus on standardised processes and efficiency, this role provides a meaningful chance to make a significant impact within the organisation.
