At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teams to drive continuous improvement and implement innovative solutions.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment, training opportunities, and a personalised career plan.
- Other info: Get involved in diverse groups and initiatives that celebrate inclusion and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be a change agent and make a real impact in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Black Belt qualification and experience in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace, space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.
As Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll be responsible for leading and coaching the organisation in driving an effective improvement journey. You'll actively lead teams and engage business leaders to analyse performance, determine processes and tools, and drive the projects and governance to implement tangible improvements. You'll become a change agent with the courage to champion improvement within the business with the ability to motivate others to achieve results.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead project teams to deliver business improvements through the deployment of tools.
- Work with business leaders to undertake continual analysis of our operations, to expose opportunities for change & 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.
- Analyse and monitor financial and customer benefits throughout the life of improvement projects.
- Work with the Director of CI to determine the tools required & scope of CI Training across the business.
- Create, organise and deliver training to the targeted scope.
- Coach Project Sponsors and Leaders to enable the delivery of successful project implementation.
- Lead teams in analysing data and determining the key activities that will reduce defects or increase flow.
- Use Value-Stream Mapping to determine production bottlenecks and lead the team to address the issues found.
- Communicate the progress to both internal and external customers and influence the leadership team to ensure support to drive workstreams to closure.
- Accountable for governance of improvement projects and activities.
What You'll Bring:
- A wide range of knowledge and experience of problem solving, including Six-sigma methodologies, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
- A Black Belt qualification is essential with proven leadership in driving improvement projects across a business.
- Able to act as a change agent with the courage to champion improvement within the business with the ability to motivate others to achieve results.
- Demonstrable CI project delivery experience within a production/manufacturing environment.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
Job location: Europe, UK, Wales, Cwmbran.
Continuous Improvement Lead in Cwmbran employer: Safran Group
At Safran, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in Burnley, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a strong commitment to training and career progression, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to innovate within the aerospace industry while enjoying unique benefits like corporate wellness memberships and a culture that celebrates diversity.
