Lean Manufacturing Manager
About the Role
Our prestigious, manufacturing client based in Wroxham within the Marine and Luxury Yacht industry, are currently seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager with Green or Black Belt certification to lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations.
This role is critical to driving operational excellence by making manufacturing processes leaner, smoother, faster, and more cost-efficient while ensuring sustainable change and high performance.
Responsibilities
Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve workflow, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency
Apply Value Stream Mapping, Ishikawa (fishbone) analysis, and Kaizen methodologies to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to drive performance, cost savings, and quality improvements
Develop, implement, and standardize manufacturing policies, tools, and procedures
Collaborate cross-functionally to build a continuous improvement culture and gain alignment on improvement initiatives
Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to employees on Lean principles and methodologies
Lead root cause analysis, and continuous improvement projects from concept to completion
Report progress and improvement results to leadership
Ensure long-term sustainability of improvements through effective change management and process control systems
Serve as a champion for communication, alignment, and transparency throughout the organization
Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification required
Applied Value Stream Mapping, Ishikawa (fishbone) analysis, and Kaizen methodologies to drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
Proven experience in a lean manufacturing leadership role
Experience within an engineering environment (preferred)
Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement frameworks
Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results
Exceptional communication, coaching, and leadership skills
Ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Key Attributes
Proactive and results oriented
Strong communicator and motivator
Strategic thinker with attention to detail
Able to see change initiatives through from concept to full adoption
Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
Benefits
Competitive rates of pay and overtime opportunities
Flexitime available (if this suits the business needs)
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Employer pension contributions
Company's administered contributory sickness and accident insurance scheme
Occupational sick pay after six months service
Lifeworks employee assistance programme
For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.
Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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