Org Marketing Statement
We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology spanets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.
Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.
We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.
Position Summary
Summary
The Lean Manager directs and leads all Lean activities across the site. Provides leadership and delivery of improvement programs to increases the sites competitiveness. Personal delivery of Lean Sigma Black Belt projects and the coaching of Green Belts / Kaizens/A3s, the lead source of expertise on the application of lean sigma tools and techniques.
A member of the Site Leadership team accountable for the current site performance, whilst shaping the future strategy.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Drive the culture of High-Performing Teams (HPT) across the site leadership and support all functions. Act as the interface between the site and the Product group/Division in all Improvement/HPT matters.
- Lead the business with regard to Business Continuity and Risk Management alongside ensuring effective strategy deployment into the site and its execution.
- Deliver of business improvements and cost savings through the delivery of improvement Projects.
- Coach effectively to increase capabilities across the site for Green Belts & problem solving (Kaizen/A3s).
- Lead the Deployment of HPTs and lead plan to increase in maturity.
- Analyse, measure the effectiveness of complex business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements in support of Site leadership goals.
- Member of Site Leadership with accountability for current performance and future strategy.
- Lead Business Continuity and Risk Management alongside strategy deployment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Lean Sigma Belt is required and Black Belt is highly desirable.
- Results focused with track record of delivery of improvements and automation projects, especially in high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership.
- Manufacturing experience is essential, an ideal candidate would have operations leadership experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s).
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers.
Closing Statement
What we offer
Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Buy & sell holiday.
- Company shares scheme.
- Pension up to 10 company contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
- Employee Perkz – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
- Income Protection.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Volunteering day off.
Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.
