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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 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

* 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 Black Belt certification required

* 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 I’m 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.

Todd Hayes Ltd