The Role
An Operational Excellence (OpEx) Lead role is held by someone who has a substantial background and exposure to management and deployment of OpEx in manufacturing and large programme environments. They demonstrate the ability to build, lead, engage and drive a small team, while earning and maintaining respect and trust. They demonstrate absolute accountability for their core duties and act as a key member of the Operational Excellence leadership. They are aware in terms of understanding the importance of blending strategic direction and tactical response activities.
Will be working with the delivery employees. Process mapping, problem solving. Holding or facilitating workshops. Practical problem solving.
Ideally looking for defence/aerospace background to ensure they can hit the ground running.
Role Responsibilities:
Not limited to...
Regularly and consistently advocating and driving Operational Excellence principles through their leadership and work activities.
Understanding the expectations of the External Customer group in terms of business operational and improvement performance, across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP) metrics.
Deploy their skills, knowledge and experience.
Contributing to the strategic roadmap for true Operational Excellence deployment in the mid to long term, building awareness of it with all relevant stakeholders.
Flowing down strategic objectives, ensuring they are appropriately owned and assured within the team.
Leading elements of the strategy by linking activities for maximum benefit.
Working with and reviewing company Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), to identify priority improvement areas and measure improvements.
Identifying and proceduralising the routine review of sources of 'demand' for OpEx support across SQCDP, including reviewing alignment to the OpEx strategy and identity.
Assuring that the OpEx programme of activities and projects is delivered and governed. Contributing to the definition of the programme to ensure it is made up of strategically aligned and tactical response projects, as defined by prevailing priorities.
Responsible for successful delivery of projects.
Building and managing effective project plans.
Develop and deploy sustainable coaching and mentoring.
What are BAE Systems looking for from you?
Has demonstrated leadership prowess and potential with staff level team members. Has also shown the ability to work through influence and effective facilitation at all levels.
Understands, builds and maintains Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion in teams, assuring people are able to contribute in rewarding and stimulating work environments.
Has some level of exposure to the principles of strategy definition and deployment.
Has worked substantially in Operational Excellence and/or Continuous Improvement Programmes and initiatives.
Has experience of deploying and managing OpEx toolsets and methodologies, in particular Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Has significant experience in leading improvement Projects and demonstrates competence in Project Management discipline.
Is aware of the principles of Business Case preparation and management, benefit tracking and assurance.
Demonsrates Change Management, Stakeholder Management and Communications awareness and leverages these in successful OpEx deployment.
Is a confident presenter and facilitator, able to engage and influence a range of audiences.
Organise and facilitates Business improvement / CI workshops within Programmes
Trains, supports, coaches and mentors LSS GB / BB's
Security Requirements: SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY
This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.
Furthermore, this role will require you to be a sole British national.
The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles