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Quality and Continuous Improvement Director
Safran
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Quality and Continuous Improvement Director
Company : Safran Helicopter Engines
Job field : Quality
Location : Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire , England , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
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**Job Description**
What will I be doing?
- Development and maintenance of a robust, sustainable Quality Management System that will maintain current approvals and require minimal activity for additional regulatory certification.
- Build a framework to drive a spirit of continuous improvement across the business and ensure the skills and processes are in place to deliver our strategic improvement roadmap.
- Manage the safe and efficient upkeep of the site facilities and act as local Risk and Security Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the Quality and Facilities teams.
- Develop and deploy the Safran HE UK Quality Strategy ensuring continued alignment of company processes with Safran and Safran HE objectives and all relevant regulatory approvals.
- Maintain the organisation's regulatory, customer, and internationally recognised Quality Management System approvals and achieve additional regulatory approvals where required.
- Embed Quality targets and ensure implementation of strategies, plans and programmes which deliver Quality improvement, increased customer satisfaction and the reduction of non-conformance.
- Act as company sponsor for the Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) system and ensure engagement of all teams to quickly resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Working closely with internal cross-functional teams, collate and analyse cost of non-quality data to understand trends, root cause and assist with the implementation of corrective actions to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Lead and maintain Safran HE UK flight safety programmes including Human Factors and the Safety Management System as directed by the Airworthiness Authorities and/or Safran HE requirements.
- Provide a programme of training, education and support to include customer and regulatory requirements, airworthiness, flight safety, human factors, QRQC, 5S and other applicable requirements.
- Report incidents that may affect airworthiness to both customer representatives for all products, and the applicable Airworthiness Authorities for those products included within Safran HE UK's regulatory approval.
- Champion all customer complaints originating from Safran HE UK customers to seek a timely and robust resolution in all instances.
- Through the Supplier Quality Team, maintain a schedule of supplier monitoring & audit and collate and analyse cost of supplier non-quality data to understand trends, root cause and corrective actions to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Lead Continuous Improvement and define a strategic roadmap to include the leadership and guidance of the black and green belt community and the planning and oversight of continuous improvement projects such as 5S, Value Stream Maps, One Safran Waves and Kaizen Events.
- Manage the SHE UK innovation/ideas process and league.
**Complementary Description**
Why us?
Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.
Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
o Additional day for every 10 years' service
- Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
o Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)
- Hybrid working - on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
- On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
- Costa coffee on site
- Generous 10% pension contributions (after 3 months)
- Health cash back scheme (after probation)
- Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
- Annual bonus of up to 3%
- Company sick pay
- Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services)
- Ample free parking
- Green scheme
o Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
o Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £0)
**Job Requirements**
What will I be doing (Continued)
Facility and Security Management
- Manage the site facilities team to ensure the facility continually meets legal and safety standards and is continuously maintained in a professional condition that provides a safe and comfortable working environment for all staff and visitors.
- Plan and manage a programme of continuous improvement for the facility to ensure infrastructure, equipment, furniture and décor remain at a high standard.
- Create, communicate and actively manage facilities budgets and capex needs.
- Ensure machinery breakdowns are promptly resolved to minimise delays to production and develop a system of reliability analysis to support future investment strategies.
- Monitor compliance of the facility and organisation in line with Safran Security Standards and complete the annual security assessment.
Risk Management
- Lead the business's risk management process to include quarterly risk reviews and the regular updates of GR2
- Maintain Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans for the business
What do you need from me?
Knowledge
o A degree/post graduate level qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline
o Proven experience in a senior managerial role within the aviation industry, being able to clearly demonstrate achievement of set objectives
o Knowledge of airworthiness regulations both military and civil
o Knowledge of organisation capabilities, privileges and limitations
o Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
o Knowledge on configuration control
o Experience in aerospace/automotive processes and procedures.
o Interpretation of technical manuals, procedures and Instructions.
Skills
o Ability to promote the safety and quality policy
o Excellent diagnostic/problem-solving skills & ability to perform systematic analysis of written and numeric data.
o Excellent communication and literacy skills
o Resource management skills, including staff competence
o Teamwork, decision making and leadership skills
o Ability to prioritise tasks
o Ability to consider human performance and limitations
o Ability to consider and assess flight safety risk
o PC literate and ability to use software tools
What's my next step?
Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their identity or background.
**But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)**
Why us?
Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.
Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
o Additional day for every 10 years' service
- Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
o Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)
- Hybrid working - on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
- On site restaurant with daily £ 50 subsidy for lunch
- Costa coffee on site
- Generous 10% pension contributions (after 3 months)
- Health cash back scheme (after probation)
- Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
- Annual bonus of up to 5%
- Company sick pay
- Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services
- Ample free parking
- Green scheme
o Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
o Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = 0)
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
**Locate your future workplace**
Concorde Way,PO15 5RL
Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire
England United Kingdom
100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families
+ Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence ( .
+ © OpenStreetMap ( contributors.
+ © Safran
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Company : Safran Helicopter Engines
Job field : Quality
Location : Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire , England , United Kingdom
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
#
Apply with one click Any questions ?
**Job Description**
What will I be doing?
- Development and maintenance of a robust, sustainable Quality Management System that will maintain current approvals and require minimal activity for additional regulatory certification.
- Build a framework to drive a spirit of continuous improvement across the business and ensure the skills and processes are in place to deliver our strategic improvement roadmap.
- Manage the safe and efficient upkeep of the site facilities and act as local Risk and Security Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the Quality and Facilities teams.
- Develop and deploy the Safran HE UK Quality Strategy ensuring continued alignment of company processes with Safran and Safran HE objectives and all relevant regulatory approvals.
- Maintain the organisation's regulatory, customer, and internationally recognised Quality Management System approvals and achieve additional regulatory approvals where required.
- Embed Quality targets and ensure implementation of strategies, plans and programmes which deliver Quality improvement, increased customer satisfaction and the reduction of non-conformance.
- Act as company sponsor for the Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) system and ensure engagement of all teams to quickly resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Working closely with internal cross-functional teams, collate and analyse cost of non-quality data to understand trends, root cause and assist with the implementation of corrective actions to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Lead and maintain Safran HE UK flight safety programmes including Human Factors and the Safety Management System as directed by the Airworthiness Authorities and/or Safran HE requirements.
- Provide a programme of training, education and support to include customer and regulatory requirements, airworthiness, flight safety, human factors, QRQC, 5S and other applicable requirements.
- Report incidents that may affect airworthiness to both customer representatives for all products, and the applicable Airworthiness Authorities for those products included within Safran HE UK's regulatory approval.
- Champion all customer complaints originating from Safran HE UK customers to seek a timely and robust resolution in all instances.
- Through the Supplier Quality Team, maintain a schedule of supplier monitoring & audit and collate and analyse cost of supplier non-quality data to understand trends, root cause and corrective actions to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Lead Continuous Improvement and define a strategic roadmap to include the leadership and guidance of the black and green belt community and the planning and oversight of continuous improvement projects such as 5S, Value Stream Maps, One Safran Waves and Kaizen Events.
- Manage the SHE UK innovation/ideas process and league.
**Complementary Description**
Why us?
Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.
Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
o Additional day for every 10 years' service
- Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
o Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)
- Hybrid working - on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
- On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
- Costa coffee on site
- Generous 10% pension contributions (after 3 months)
- Health cash back scheme (after probation)
- Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
- Annual bonus of up to 3%
- Company sick pay
- Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services)
- Ample free parking
- Green scheme
o Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
o Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £0)
**Job Requirements**
What will I be doing (Continued)
Facility and Security Management
- Manage the site facilities team to ensure the facility continually meets legal and safety standards and is continuously maintained in a professional condition that provides a safe and comfortable working environment for all staff and visitors.
- Plan and manage a programme of continuous improvement for the facility to ensure infrastructure, equipment, furniture and décor remain at a high standard.
- Create, communicate and actively manage facilities budgets and capex needs.
- Ensure machinery breakdowns are promptly resolved to minimise delays to production and develop a system of reliability analysis to support future investment strategies.
- Monitor compliance of the facility and organisation in line with Safran Security Standards and complete the annual security assessment.
Risk Management
- Lead the business's risk management process to include quarterly risk reviews and the regular updates of GR2
- Maintain Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans for the business
What do you need from me?
Knowledge
o A degree/post graduate level qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline
o Proven experience in a senior managerial role within the aviation industry, being able to clearly demonstrate achievement of set objectives
o Knowledge of airworthiness regulations both military and civil
o Knowledge of organisation capabilities, privileges and limitations
o Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
o Knowledge on configuration control
o Experience in aerospace/automotive processes and procedures.
o Interpretation of technical manuals, procedures and Instructions.
Skills
o Ability to promote the safety and quality policy
o Excellent diagnostic/problem-solving skills & ability to perform systematic analysis of written and numeric data.
o Excellent communication and literacy skills
o Resource management skills, including staff competence
o Teamwork, decision making and leadership skills
o Ability to prioritise tasks
o Ability to consider human performance and limitations
o Ability to consider and assess flight safety risk
o PC literate and ability to use software tools
What's my next step?
Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their identity or background.
**But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)**
Why us?
Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.
Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
o Additional day for every 10 years' service
- Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
o Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)
- Hybrid working - on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
- On site restaurant with daily £ 50 subsidy for lunch
- Costa coffee on site
- Generous 10% pension contributions (after 3 months)
- Health cash back scheme (after probation)
- Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
- Annual bonus of up to 5%
- Company sick pay
- Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services
- Ample free parking
- Green scheme
o Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
o Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = 0)
**Company Information**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
**Locate your future workplace**
Concorde Way,PO15 5RL
Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire
England United Kingdom
100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families
+ Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence ( .
+ © OpenStreetMap ( contributors.
+ © Safran
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean Six Sigma
LS1 1AA Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber
£72000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives within their state-of-the-art production facilities. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to apply your expertise from anywhere within the UK, with an understanding of the manufacturing hub in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK .
In this crucial position, you will lead the design, optimisation, and implementation of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. You will leverage Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement data-driven solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with production, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to achieve operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
In this crucial position, you will lead the design, optimisation, and implementation of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. You will leverage Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement data-driven solutions. Your role will involve close collaboration with production, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to achieve operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and participating in Lean Six Sigma projects to improve manufacturing throughput and reduce operational costs.
- Analysing existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
- Designing and implementing new manufacturing processes and production systems.
- Developing and optimising standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Conducting process capability studies and implementing control plans.
- Utilising data analysis tools and statistical methods to monitor process performance and identify trends.
- Troubleshooting production issues and implementing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborating with the engineering team on the selection and implementation of new equipment and technologies.
- Training and mentoring production staff on process improvements and best practices.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred.
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
- Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supply chain dynamics.
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive results in a remote environment.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
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Six Sigma Business Process Design and Optimisation Lead
London, London
McCabe & Barton
Posted today
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Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH) Type: initial 6-Month Contract Rate: £700–£800 per day inside IR35 Leading Asset and Wealth Manager is looking for an experienced Six Sigma Green Belt or (ideally) Black Belt to join their Change Office of dedicated initiative delivery and practice experts who are leading strategic initiatives right across Product, Sales and Marketing, Business Services, Investment Operations, and Information Technology. As a Process Design & Optimization Lead, you will contribute to the delivery of our business transformation programmes, focusing on Target Operating Models across UK and APAC regions to increase scale and efficiency. The person we are looking for will have a strong track record working in financial services OR management consulting maximizing value by developing and facilitating initiative approaches, including benefits realization, governance structures, change management, ideally working a central business change or transformation function. RESPONSIBILITES Process Re-engineering Manage multiple process optimization workstreams E2E within an initiative fully understanding 2-3 process capabilities to both depth and breadth, plus awareness of other process capabilities and who to pull in for expertise. Design new workflows and processes. Conduct thorough analyses to understand inefficiencies and bottlenecks and make recommendations on how to resolve them. Implement strategies for continuous improvement. Work closely with various departments to streamline processes and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor process effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement. Identify and leverage technology solutions to automate and improve processes. Collaborate with IT teams to implement tools that support operational excellence goals. Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices. Ensure that knowledge is shared across the organization Change/Project Delivery and Delivery Methodology Manage multiple independent projects or workstreams; limited cross project dependencies Minimal supervision required Executes initiatives via standard practice methodologies Applies the appropriate practice methodologies to the type of project Project/Team Leadership Communicates effectively with project team by providing clear messages to team without ambiguity and identifies communication barriers within the team Maintains team morale by reinforcing positive work environment and recognizes others' accomplishments Change Management Builds a change management strategy and plan as part of the delivery of an effort. Work with the Senior Management if additional change management expertise is required for the effort to ensure highly impactful change efforts With support from Change Management practitioners, demonstrates ability to gain proficiency in applying and executing innovative change management techniques Develops and executes upon communication/content development strategy to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups. Able to identify appropriate and most connective communication channels to engage the appropriate audience groups. Influencing and Stakeholder Management Stakeholders are defined; processes are in place but need to be executed upon Understands different perspectives of stakeholders and responds appropriately Identifies when escalation required Explains and gains support for the desired outcome (eg, the initiative's project delivery approach with stakeholders) Can help represent the aligned conclusion and key details at leadership forum REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation (mandatory) Bachelor's degree or higher 5 years in management consulting or financial services (ideally central change/transformation teams) Demonstrated experience in: Business process reengineering and operational optimisation Business analysis and documentation of requirements/user stories Implementing workflow tools and/or robotic process automation (RPA) Delivering measurable business benefits through change initiatives Working in Agile project environments Strong analytical, visual communication, and problem-solving skills Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication abilities Self-directed, organised, and focused on driving tangible outcomes Desirable: Domain experience in asset or wealth management is a strong plus you will need to demonstrate strong technical acumen and apply this to project planning and delivery
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Six Sigma Business Process Design and Optimisation Lead
London, London
McCabe & Barton
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH) Type: initial 6-Month Contract Rate: £700–£800 per day inside IR35 Leading Asset and Wealth Manager is looking for an experienced Six Sigma Green Belt or (ideally) Black Belt to join their Change Office of dedicated initiative delivery and practice experts who are leading strategic initiatives right across Product, Sales and Marketing, Business Services, Investment Operations, and Information Technology. As a Process Design & Optimization Lead, you will contribute to the delivery of our business transformation programmes, focusing on Target Operating Models across UK and APAC regions to increase scale and efficiency. The person we are looking for will have a strong track record working in financial services OR management consulting maximizing value by developing and facilitating initiative approaches, including benefits realization, governance structures, change management, ideally working a central business change or transformation function. RESPONSIBILITES Process Re-engineering Manage multiple process optimization workstreams E2E within an initiative fully understanding 2-3 process capabilities to both depth and breadth, plus awareness of other process capabilities and who to pull in for expertise. Design new workflows and processes. Conduct thorough analyses to understand inefficiencies and bottlenecks and make recommendations on how to resolve them. Implement strategies for continuous improvement. Work closely with various departments to streamline processes and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor process effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement. Identify and leverage technology solutions to automate and improve processes. Collaborate with IT teams to implement tools that support operational excellence goals. Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices. Ensure that knowledge is shared across the organization Change/Project Delivery and Delivery Methodology Manage multiple independent projects or workstreams; limited cross project dependencies Minimal supervision required Executes initiatives via standard practice methodologies Applies the appropriate practice methodologies to the type of project Project/Team Leadership Communicates effectively with project team by providing clear messages to team without ambiguity and identifies communication barriers within the team Maintains team morale by reinforcing positive work environment and recognizes others' accomplishments Change Management Builds a change management strategy and plan as part of the delivery of an effort. Work with the Senior Management if additional change management expertise is required for the effort to ensure highly impactful change efforts With support from Change Management practitioners, demonstrates ability to gain proficiency in applying and executing innovative change management techniques Develops and executes upon communication/content development strategy to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups. Able to identify appropriate and most connective communication channels to engage the appropriate audience groups. Influencing and Stakeholder Management Stakeholders are defined; processes are in place but need to be executed upon Understands different perspectives of stakeholders and responds appropriately Identifies when escalation required Explains and gains support for the desired outcome (eg, the initiative's project delivery approach with stakeholders) Can help represent the aligned conclusion and key details at leadership forum REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation (mandatory) Bachelor's degree or higher 5 years in management consulting or financial services (ideally central change/transformation teams) Demonstrated experience in: Business process reengineering and operational optimisation Business analysis and documentation of requirements/user stories Implementing workflow tools and/or robotic process automation (RPA) Delivering measurable business benefits through change initiatives Working in Agile project environments Strong analytical, visual communication, and problem-solving skills Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication abilities Self-directed, organised, and focused on driving tangible outcomes Desirable: Domain experience in asset or wealth management is a strong plus you will need to demonstrate strong technical acumen and apply this to project planning and delivery
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Six Sigma Business Process Design and Optimisation Lead
London, London
McCabe & Barton
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH)
Type: initial 6-Month Contract
Rate: £700–£800 per day inside IR35
Leading Asset and Wealth Manager is looking for an experienced Six Sigma Green Belt or (ideally) Black Belt to join their Change Office of dedicated initiative delivery and practice experts who are leading strategic initiatives right across Product, Sales and Marketing, Business Services, Investment Operations, and Information Technology.
As a Process Design & Optimization Lead, you will contribute to the delivery of our business transformation programmes, focusing on Target Operating Models across UK and APAC regions to increase scale and efficiency.
The person we are looking for will have a strong track record working in financial services OR management consulting maximizing value by developing and facilitating initiative approaches, including benefits realization, governance structures, change management, ideally working a central business change or transformation function.
RESPONSIBILITES
Process Re-engineering
- Manage multiple process optimization workstreams E2E within an initiative fully understanding 2-3 process capabilities to both depth and breadth, plus awareness of other process capabilities and who to pull in for expertise.
- Design new workflows and processes. Conduct thorough analyses to understand inefficiencies and bottlenecks and make recommendations on how to resolve them.
- Implement strategies for continuous improvement. Work closely with various departments to streamline processes and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
- Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor process effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Identify and leverage technology solutions to automate and improve processes. Collaborate with IT teams to implement tools that support operational excellence goals.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices. Ensure that knowledge is shared across the organization
Change/Project Delivery and Delivery Methodology
- Manage multiple independent projects or workstreams; limited cross project dependencies
- Minimal supervision required
- Executes initiatives via standard practice methodologies
- Applies the appropriate practice methodologies to the type of project
Project/Team Leadership
- Communicates effectively with project team by providing clear messages to team without ambiguity and identifies communication barriers within the team
- Maintains team morale by reinforcing positive work environment and recognizes others' accomplishments
Change Management
- Builds a change management strategy and plan as part of the delivery of an effort.
- Work with the Senior Management if additional change management expertise is required for the effort to ensure highly impactful change efforts
- With support from Change Management practitioners, demonstrates ability to gain proficiency in applying and executing innovative change management techniques
- Develops and executes upon communication/content development strategy to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups.
- Able to identify appropriate and most connective communication channels to engage the appropriate audience groups.
Influencing and Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholders are defined; processes are in place but need to be executed upon
- Understands different perspectives of stakeholders and responds appropriately
- Identifies when escalation required
- Explains and gains support for the desired outcome (eg, the initiative's project delivery approach with stakeholders)
- Can help represent the aligned conclusion and key details at leadership forum
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation (mandatory)
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5+ years in management consulting or financial services (ideally central change/transformation teams)
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Business process reengineering and operational optimisation
- Business analysis and documentation of requirements/user stories
- Implementing workflow tools and/or robotic process automation (RPA)
- Delivering measurable business benefits through change initiatives
- Working in Agile project environments
- Strong analytical, visual communication, and problem-solving skills
- Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication abilities
- Self-directed, organised, and focused on driving tangible outcomes
Desirable:
- Domain experience in asset or wealth management is a strong plus
- you will need to demonstrate strong technical acumen and apply this to project planning and delivery
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Six Sigma Business Process Design and Optimisation Lead
McCabe & Barton
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH)
Type: initial 6-Month Contract
Rate: £700–£800 per day inside IR35
Leading Asset and Wealth Manager is looking for an experienced Six Sigma Green Belt or (ideally) Black Belt to join their Change Office of dedicated initiative delivery and practice experts who are leading strategic initiatives right across Product, Sales and Marketing, Business Services, Investment Operations, and Information Technology.
As a Process Design & Optimization Lead, you will contribute to the delivery of our business transformation programmes, focusing on Target Operating Models across UK and APAC regions to increase scale and efficiency.
The person we are looking for will have a strong track record working in financial services OR management consulting maximizing value by developing and facilitating initiative approaches, including benefits realization, governance structures, change management, ideally working a central business change or transformation function.
RESPONSIBILITES
Process Re-engineering
- Manage multiple process optimization workstreams E2E within an initiative fully understanding 2-3 process capabilities to both depth and breadth, plus awareness of other process capabilities and who to pull in for expertise.
- Design new workflows and processes. Conduct thorough analyses to understand inefficiencies and bottlenecks and make recommendations on how to resolve them.
- Implement strategies for continuous improvement. Work closely with various departments to streamline processes and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
- Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor process effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Identify and leverage technology solutions to automate and improve processes. Collaborate with IT teams to implement tools that support operational excellence goals.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices. Ensure that knowledge is shared across the organization
Change/Project Delivery and Delivery Methodology
- Manage multiple independent projects or workstreams; limited cross project dependencies
- Minimal supervision required
- Executes initiatives via standard practice methodologies
- Applies the appropriate practice methodologies to the type of project
Project/Team Leadership
- Communicates effectively with project team by providing clear messages to team without ambiguity and identifies communication barriers within the team
- Maintains team morale by reinforcing positive work environment and recognizes others' accomplishments
Change Management
- Builds a change management strategy and plan as part of the delivery of an effort.
- Work with the Senior Management if additional change management expertise is required for the effort to ensure highly impactful change efforts
- With support from Change Management practitioners, demonstrates ability to gain proficiency in applying and executing innovative change management techniques
- Develops and executes upon communication/content development strategy to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups.
- Able to identify appropriate and most connective communication channels to engage the appropriate audience groups.
Influencing and Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholders are defined; processes are in place but need to be executed upon
- Understands different perspectives of stakeholders and responds appropriately
- Identifies when escalation required
- Explains and gains support for the desired outcome (eg, the initiative's project delivery approach with stakeholders)
- Can help represent the aligned conclusion and key details at leadership forum
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation (mandatory)
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5+ years in management consulting or financial services (ideally central change/transformation teams)
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Business process reengineering and operational optimisation
- Business analysis and documentation of requirements/user stories
- Implementing workflow tools and/or robotic process automation (RPA)
- Delivering measurable business benefits through change initiatives
- Working in Agile project environments
- Strong analytical, visual communication, and problem-solving skills
- Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication abilities
- Self-directed, organised, and focused on driving tangible outcomes
Desirable:
- Domain experience in asset or wealth management is a strong plus
- you will need to demonstrate strong technical acumen and apply this to project planning and delivery
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