Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Lean Improvement Leader
Drive lean improvement and operational excellence in manufacturing at Rolls‑Royce.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Lean Improvement Leader drives performance and operational excellence across the Solihull site, aligning improvement activities with the company’s strategic goals. They work with cross‑functional teams to embed lean practices and achieve measurable gains in safety, quality, cost, delivery and people performance. • Set ambitious vision for safety, quality, cost, delivery and people performance. • Champion Hoshin Kanri strategic deployment and develop associated improvement plans. • Coach and mentor cross‑functional teams to apply lean tools and deliver high‑impact projects. • Identify improvement opportunities using analytical tools and prioritize the best solutions. • Lead flagship “lighthouse” projects to achieve target performance gains. • Build lean capability across all levels through training and coaching initiatives. • Advance the maturity of the Rolls‑Royce Production System with cross‑functional collaboration. • Guide business leaders in lean behaviours to engage employees in ongoing improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸vision setting
- ▸hoshin kanri
- ▸lean coaching
- ▸analytics
- ▸lighthouse projects
- ▸training
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced Lean Improvement Leader for our Solihull site. The role is central to driving internal performance improvements and operational excellence as we meet ambitious growth challenges. Successful candidates will have a strong background in lean manufacturing or process improvement, relevant certifications and a proven record of delivering measurable results. Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, excellent influencing and communication skills, and the ability to work in a multinational, multicultural environment are essential. • Demonstrate extensive experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement with relevant certification. • Proven track record of delivering tangible improvements using lean tools and techniques. • Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills, able to work without direct authority in a multinational environment.
Requirements
- ▸lean manufacturing
- ▸process improvement
- ▸lean certification
- ▸leadership
- ▸influencing
- ▸multinational
Benefits
At Rolls‑Royce we take pride in shaping the modern world and are committed to being a force for progress—powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Joining us gives you the chance to work on world‑class solutions within a culture that values individuality, diverse perspectives and high performance. Rolls‑Royce offers a safety‑first environment, a culture that values making a real difference, and development opportunities for mid‑career professionals. The role encourages integrity, accountability, resilience and curiosity while providing collaborative teamwork, independent work, and continuous learning in a challenging setting.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-online assessment (cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing) may be required.