Lean Manager

Title: Lean Manager Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Our client, a leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to drive operational excellence and site-wide transformation initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping business performance, leading Lean and continuous improvement strategies, and influencing long-term operational success. The successful candidate will lead high-impact improvement projects, champion Lean methodologies, and support the development of problem-solving capabilities across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will focus on embedding a culture of continuous improvement and delivering measurable business benefits. Snapshot of the Lean Manager role: * Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of high-performing teams across all departments * Act as a key liaison between operational teams and wider business functions to support strategic improvement objectives * Support business continuity and risk management activities, ensuring effective implementation across the site * Deliver measurable operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives through targeted projects * Coach and mentor teams in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies, including Kaizen and A3 activities * Analyse business processes to identify opportunities for sustainable and repeatable improvements aligned to operational goals * Drive engagement and maturity of continuous improvement practices throughout the organisation You’ll need: * Demonstrated success delivering process improvement and automation projects within manufacturing or engineering environments * Lean Sigma qualification required; Black Belt certification highly advantageous * Experience leading continuous improvement projects within complex operational settings * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business * Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop cross-functional teams * Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively * Proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making ability * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications * Experience using project management tools; MS Project beneficial What’s in it for you: * Income protection scheme * Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, with buy/sell options * Enhanced pension contribution scheme * Employee discount platform * Performance-related bonus scheme * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Early finish on Fridays * Permanent position If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and leading meaningful change within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would love to hear from you! VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner