Lean Leader in Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Are you ready to take on a hands-on role and drive meaningful change within an organisation? If that sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity waiting!

What the role has to offer:

• The chance to work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values your input and where you can be a catalyst for change.
• Dynamic role, offering endless opportunities to learn new tools, methodologies and best practises.

As our Lean Leader, you will be the go-to expert, transforming our manufacturing processes from the ground up. You will not just be talking the talk; you will walk it by working closely with our industrial teams, sharing your expertise, and leading by example. Your mission is to embed a Lean continuous improvement mind-set into every corner of our operations, making sure efficiency and innovation are not just buzzwords - they are our way of life. Your role is pivotal in driving tactical transformations, delivering high-impact training sessions, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Be the spearhead of change and the voice of Lean within our manufacturing operations.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a proactive leader with a passion for driving change and empowering our teams. As well as the below:

• Proven experience in Lean manufacturing and strong knowledge of Lean tools and practises in general.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Expertise in Flow improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and to be able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

Great journeys start here, apply now!