About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Lean Specialist to lead and embed a culture of Lean across Wincanton now part of GXO Screwfix starting in our Transport operation. Reporting to the Head of Lean, you will work in close partnership with operational teams and senior stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and foster a mindset of continuous improvement at all levels. This role is critical to building a culture of lean and continuous improvement, delivering measurable and sustainable results.
Working hours are 8am - 4pm with flexibility required.
The role also comes with a car / car allowance and travel across our sites will be required, the base site will initially be in Stafford (ST16 1GY).
How will you contribute?
1. Support the development and integration of the Lean strategy across the business through a defined roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of key projects.
2. Partner with site leaders to identify and deliver improvement opportunities.
3. Lead strategic initiatives, DMAIC projects, workshops, and training sessions focused on improving Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & People (SQCDP), engaging teams to deliver sustainable change.
4. Leverage data-driven insights to shape strategic decisions and business cases and ensure financial accountability for all improvement initiatives, tracking progress against defined targets.
5. Champion the deployment of the 8 Principles of Operational Excellence across the network, positioning GXO Screwfix as a leader in best practice.
6. Through hands-on coaching and mentoring, drive the building of Lean capability within the Lean team and across the wider network, creating a sustainable cohort of Lean Champions.
What will you bring?
7. A successful track record of implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement in supply chain, head office, and service environments and ideally in Transport / Logistics.
8. Proven experience in leading and coaching teams, with a strong ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
9. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and drive engagement.
10. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse and present data visually to support business cases and track improvements.
11. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent) is desirable.
What do we offer?
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including car / car allowance, private health care, bonus scheme, company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton now part of GXO great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your
application.