Operational Excellence Manager
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Job Location:
Hemel Hempstead - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Were looking for a Continuous Improvement professional with deep Lean Six Sigma expertise to lead transformation initiatives across manufacturing and support functions. Based at our Hemel Hempstead HQ this role is pivotal in improving Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) helping us achieve world-class performance in a precision-driven highly regulated environment.
What Youll Do
Lead and deliver cross-functional Lean Six Sigma projects to enhance process efficiency quality and reliability.
Conduct root cause analysis and use data-driven insights to prioritise and solve complex operational challenges.
Facilitate Kaizen events value stream mapping and 5S implementations across manufacturing and service areas.
Collaborate with Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Regulatory teams to ensure full compliance with TSA ECAC and ISO standards.
Drive digital and Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve process visibility and control.
Mentor and train teams across all levels to embed Lean and Continuous Improvement culture.
Track and report KPI performance lead governance reviews and identify corrective actions.
Act as a change agent influencing leadership and teams to adopt new ways of working that improve efficiency and compliance.
Qualifications :
Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Operations Management or a related field.
1012 years experience in operational excellence within manufacturing aerospace automotive or defence.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (mandatory) Black Belt or PMP preferred.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes quality systems and regulatory frameworks.
Hands-on experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g. Power BI) and ERP/MES systems.
Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in cost quality and delivery.
Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills able to engage effectively across global cross-functional teams.
Data-driven analytical and proactive with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
Additional Information :
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Operational Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Customer Support
- Alteryx
- Kaizen
- Project Management Lifecycle
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more
