Description:
Elevation Recruitment Group are currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Nottingham in their search for a Lean Operations Manager. This is a senior leadership role with clear visibility across the site and reports directly to the Operations Director.
Key responsibilities of the Lean Operations Manager will include:
- Lead lean transformation across the plant, embedding continuous improvement principles into daily operations
- Act as a facilitator of change, championing Kaizen events and engaging both operators and managers
- Manage and develop a small team of three to four, ensuring alignment with global standards while driving local delivery
- Influence and coach operational teams to adopt and embed lean methodologies effectively
We’re looking for strong leaders with the below skills & experience:
- A proven background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with hands-on examples of delivering change
- Experience leading transformation projects, ideally within aerospace or automotive manufacturing
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and coordinate cross-functional projects
- The confidence to influence at all levels, from the shopfloor to senior leadership
- Practical experience of project management and budget responsibility
- A proactive, sleeves-rolled-up approach, able to deliver results on the shop floor
- Desirable experience includes lean qualifications such as Green or Black Belt, and familiarity with ERP/MES systems
- Strong analytical mindset and proven examples of interpreting data