At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic improvement projects and energise the organisation using Lean Sigma tools.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, early finishes on Fridays, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and offers career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Black Belt Certified with experience in leadership and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace, space and defence. 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.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance.
Your role: As Continuous Improvement Lead you will drive and support strategic business improvement projects, performing as a referent for key CI processes and acting as a CI focal for senior managers within the business. You will be responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery Performance, Cash and Customer Satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices.
Key responsibilities:
- Facilitate creation of business functions strategic deployment plans
- Lead & support definition of business functions' improvement plans & associated CI support (resources & interventions)
- Lead & support single or cross-functional business improvement projects across the organisation
- Lead & support improvement related events including One Safran, Kaizen, problem solving workshops and Business Process Re-engineering
- Act as a CI Business Focal for one or more areas across the organisation
- Coach Green Belts, operational teams and individuals to develop technical Lean Sigma and change management competencies
Benefits:
- We have an early finish on a Friday
- 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
- Annual bonus and share scheme options
- Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
- Onsite parking, including EV chargers
- A subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
- Enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits
Candidate skills & requirements:
- Minimum Black Belt Certified
- Experience in leadership of continuous improvement and change projects
- Excellent stakeholder management including experience of working with teams including senior management
- Proven experience of applying Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets
- Proven experience in operational roles in an aerospace or industrial environment (e.g. Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality)
- Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets
We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with.
Location: Gloucester, UK
Team Manager immediate start in Gloucester employer: Safran Group
At Safran, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of aerospace innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and a culture that champions diversity and collaboration. With generous benefits including 33 days of holiday, a leading pension scheme, and a focus on sustainability, working at our Llantarnam Industrial Park location means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and making a meaningful impact in the industry.
