Continuous Improvement Lead Vacancy details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Reference 2026-179706 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB Job title Continuous Improvement Lead Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Continuous Improvement Lead Safran Seats Cwmbran, Wales Skills: Continuous improvement / Quality / Lead / QRQC / Project management / Six sigma Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: - Early finish on Fridays - Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review - 25 days' holiday bank holidays (option to buy/sell) - Strong Pension scheme and life assurance - Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring - Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers - Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision Your Role 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: Continuous Improvement (CI): - Lead project teams to deliver business improvements through the deployment of tool - 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 Problem Solving Capability: - 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 Drive Plant / Business Unit Improvement Workstreams: - Lead teams in analysing data and determining the key activities that will reduce the defects or increase flow - Use of Value-Stream Mapping to determine production bottle necks and leading 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 But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today. 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. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. - Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. - Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. - A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Candidate skills & requirements What You'll Bring: As Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll bring a wide range 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 also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, South West City (-ies) Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran