Lean Leader

Overview

Drive Lean and Operational Excellence across Rolls‑Royce manufacturing plants

Key Responsibilities

• lean analysis
• leadership coaching
• lighthouse projects
• hoshin kanri
• capability development
• process improvement

Tasks

-Identify lean improvement opportunities through appropriate analytical tools and champion the most appropriate opportunities -Coach the business leaders in lean leadership behaviours to engage all employees in lean and create a culture of continuous improvement -Coach the cross functional teams to deliver lean improvement projects in support of the plan -Drive the maturity of the Rolls-Royce Production System with cross functional teams to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Deliver and People performance metrics -Lead significant lean lighthouse projects that will deliver the required performance improvements using the most appropriate lean tools and techniques -Develop lean capability across all levels through the delivery of lean training and coaching -Provide lean coaching to the business leaders to set an ambitious vision and deploy Hoshin Kanri and the associated plan to achieve it

Requirements

• influencing
• lean expert
• manufacturing
• communication
• lean tools
• multicultural

What You Bring

-Proven experience in influencing without direct authority, leading teams and driving change -Lean Expert or equivalent certification. -Leadership experience preferably in a manufacturing environment -Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to build rapport across all levels -Proven track record in delivery of tangible improvements through the application of lean tools and techniques -Able to operate in a multinational and multicultural environment.

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About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

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