Continuous Improvement Lead
Full-time
Posted on Nov 14, 2026
Entité de rattachement : Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense est une entreprise internationale de plus de 19 000 collaboratrices et collaborateurs, qui mobilisent expertises et esprit de corps pour concevoir des solutions de haute technologie dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de la défense et du spatial. En combinant intelligence humaine et technologique, l'entreprise développe des produits et services pour les acteurs du monde civil et militaires, sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel et dans l'espace. Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.
Métier / Emploi : Demarche de progres/Pilotage amelioration de la performance
Type contrat : CDI
Description du poste :
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. Your role: As Continuous Improvement Manager you'll be accountable for driving and supporting strategic business improvement projects, acting as the CI focal for stakeholders across the business. You'll be responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery Performance, Cash and Customer Satisfaction. You'll work cross-functionally at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Define & lead the continuous improvement strategy for Safran Actuation Systems UK • Lead & support single or cross-functional business improvement projects across the organization• Lead & support improvement related events including One Safran, Kaizen, problem solving workshops and Business Process Re-engineering• Create and improve operational and visual management through defined KPIs and dashboards• Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to deliver critical performance improvement projects• Support projects related to process efficiency and resource effectiveness• Develop and implement new methods, tools, processes, standards, or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results• Manage the site-wide continuous improvement training program• Updates internal/ external KPI and performance reporting
What You'll Bring: • Ability to train and coach others to deliver improvement using CI tools • Minimum Black Belt Certified (desirable)• Experience in leadership of continuous improvement and change projects within precision a manufacturing environment• Excellent stakeholder management • Proven experience of applying Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets• Proven experience in operational roles in an aerospace or industrial environment (e.g. Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality)• Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets• Ability to motivate, gain commitments and hold stakeholders accountable Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Ville : Wolverhampton
Métier / Emploi : Demarche de progres/Pilotage amelioration de la performance
Type contrat : CDI
Description du poste :
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. Your role: As Continuous Improvement Manager you'll be accountable for driving and supporting strategic business improvement projects, acting as the CI focal for stakeholders across the business. You'll be responsible for energising and improving the organisation using Lean Sigma tools to positively impact on Cost, Quality, Delivery Performance, Cash and Customer Satisfaction. You'll work cross-functionally at all levels to ensure continuous improvement efforts are driven throughout the organisation and to promote the sharing of best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Define & lead the continuous improvement strategy for Safran Actuation Systems UK • Lead & support single or cross-functional business improvement projects across the organization• Lead & support improvement related events including One Safran, Kaizen, problem solving workshops and Business Process Re-engineering• Create and improve operational and visual management through defined KPIs and dashboards• Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to deliver critical performance improvement projects• Support projects related to process efficiency and resource effectiveness• Develop and implement new methods, tools, processes, standards, or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results• Manage the site-wide continuous improvement training program• Updates internal/ external KPI and performance reporting
What You'll Bring: • Ability to train and coach others to deliver improvement using CI tools • Minimum Black Belt Certified (desirable)• Experience in leadership of continuous improvement and change projects within precision a manufacturing environment• Excellent stakeholder management • Proven experience of applying Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets• Proven experience in operational roles in an aerospace or industrial environment (e.g. Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality)• Expertise in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies and toolsets• Ability to motivate, gain commitments and hold stakeholders accountable Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Ville : Wolverhampton