Job description:
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations and the National Production System Manager, the Senior PS Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Production System strategy across the Government & Defence division. This role plays a key part in enabling the delivery of our wider business objectives by ensuring consistency, standardisation and operational excellence across all contracts.
In this influential position, you will guide and support local PS Managers, champion a positive and people focused culture, and actively contribute to shaping the future of our PS offering.
How you create impact Lead the deployment of the Production System in alignment with Excellence 2.0, ensuring the successful delivery of longterm programme goals.
Drive cost efficiencies and contract savings, clearly differentiating Production System benefits from continuous improvement activities.
Oversee change management, innovation, benefits delivery, and new business initiatives to enhance overall customer service performance.
Champion a positive, people focused culture across all sites, fully aligned with business strategy and vision.
Ensure operational excellence by continuously reviewing processes, maintaining compliance with legislation and standards, and applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Build and develop improvement teams, embedding CI capability and best practice across the network
Maintain strong customer partnerships and support business development through value-added service propositions
What we would like you to bring Proven track record in continuous improvement deployment (Lean/Six Sigma, BB certification preferred).
Strong leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams, employee development, and customer relations
Skilled in project management, budgetary control, KPI development, and operational excellence.
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all levels
Capability in fostering employee engagement and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and legal standards
Delivery, training, and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and drive adoption of CI practices
Strong analytical ability with spreadsheets and data interrogation to support decision-making and performance improvement.
What's in it for you As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.
You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.
26 days holidays plus bank holidays
2 volunteering days per year
3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme
A tailored personal development and training programme.
Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)
Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
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