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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 matter 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.
Lean Leader
Cheadle
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:
1. The chance to work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values your input and where you can be a catalyst for change.
2. Dynamic role, offering endless opportunities to learn new tools, methodologies and best practises.
Our Opportunity
As our Lean Leader, you will be the go-to expert, transforming our manufacturing processes from the ground up. You will work 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 part of our culture. You will drive tactical transformations, deliver high-impact training sessions, and foster 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 a proactive leader with a passion for driving change and empowering teams. You should have:
1. Proven experience in Lean manufacturing and strong knowledge of Lean tools and practises.
2. Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
3. Expertise in flow improvement techniques.
4. The ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion.
This role requires SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, but if not, the successful applicant will need to undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some cases, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
For details on security clearance, please refer to the UK government website.
Additional Information
In line with Thales' security requirements, candidates will need to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance, which could involve further checks.
At Thales, we offer careers and not just jobs. With 80,000 employees across 68 countries, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad, in existing or new fields. We embrace flexibility to promote a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. We provide reasonable adjustments and support for neurodiverse applicants or those with disabilities or long-term conditions. To request adjustments or for questions about the recruitment process, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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