Lean Expert (UK) | Based Anywhere UK Wide - JOB COMPLETED Nov 2018

• Highly autonomous key position, utilising lean tools and coaching / mentoring skills nationwide 
• Reporting to the UK Head of Operational Excellence
• Suitable for a range of levels including development candidates progressing their careers
• Lean / Continuous Improvement Practitioners from any Manufacturing, Engineering or Construction sector
• Our client is committed to a comprehensive and fast interview programme with first stage interviews to be arranged for wc: 12 November 2018.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone developing their lean / continuous improvement skills as a Practitioner in this field of expertise.  You will embed a long-term culture of lean management into an organisation at the beginning of their lean journey and offers much support and Main Board sponsorship.     

An important position forming part of the integral Operational Excellence Mission within this global multibillion Euro turnover industrial services solutions provider.  The Lean Expert / Practitioner will be employed within their UK organisation (revenue of approx. £100m pa) and can be based anywhere across the UK with a remit to drive lean projects across their UK based projects. 

To be considered you will demonstrate expertise / best practice and provide specialist training in the use of lean / continuous improvement tools and techniques. Working with the management teams to positively encourage the deployment of trained resources to work on planned and approved projects.

To be considered it is essential that candidates demonstrate experience of driving lean / continuous improvement (CI) initiatives within any demanding manufacturing, engineering or construction environment. Candidates will be of graduate calibre and ideally possess Six Sigma Green Belt certification, although this is not essential and can be a gained once started in the position.  Most importantly you will demonstrate a progressive career and possess energy, excellent communication & influencing skills and an engaging hands-on people management style, coupled with genuine passion for change and enrichment of the work place using lean / continuous improvement (CI) techniques.

This appointment will be based nationally and therefore flexibility and a willingness to travelling in the UK and occasionally to Europe (for training / best practice meetings) is required.

Please note that the salary advertised is highly dependent on experience.  The package includes a car allowance, a company performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.  Should you feel your skills and experience are well suited please apply online or for further information contact Dan Sculthorp, Director ‘OPEX Selection’.