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Your new company

You will be joining a well established manufacturing organisation focused on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. The business promotes a collaborative culture where Lean thinking, efficiency and quality are core priorities.

Your new role

• As Lean Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operations.

• You will lead Kaizen events, improvement workshops and Lean projects aimed at eliminating waste, streamlining processes and enhancing overall performance.

• You will coach and train teams in Lean tools and problem‑solving techniques, support the implementation of visual management and KPI tracking, and partner closely with operations to ensure improvements are embedded and sustained.

• A key aspect of the role is fostering a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or Operations Management—or relevant equivalent experience.

• Strong manufacturing background with proven experience implementing Lean methodologies.

• Lean Practitioner qualification (Black Belt preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience.

• Proficiency in Lean tools such as 6S, VSM, Kanban, PDCA, and related methodologies.

• Strong facilitation, coaching, problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Ability to influence teams and drive engagement in continuous improvement activities.

What you'll get in return

You will join a progressive manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is strongly supported at leadership level. The role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change, develop your Lean expertise further and work alongside a collaborative operations team. You will benefit from strong career development potential, exposure to diverse improvement projects and the chance to contribute to a high‑performance culture.

What you need to do now

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