6 Lean Manufacturing jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Process Engineer
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A Senior Process Engineer is required to join an industry leading client based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting time to join this company as they continue their journey producing leading edge next generation products and systems.
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
The Senior Process Engineer job based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, will report into the Head of NPI and will be responsible for leading the development, .
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Lean Manufacturing Tutor
Posted 3 days ago
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Are you an experienced, recognised and self-employed Tutor and/or Assessors with experience in D32/33/A1/CAVA/TAQA and confident teaching, coaching and delivering apprenticeships in the manufacturing sector?
Approved Training Limited (ATL) are a Grade 2 OFSTED, APAR registered, training provider who are based in the heart of Worcester and operate nationally. We are currently looking to recruit a Specialist Apprenticeship Tutor who will be able to deliver Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2.
The ideal candidate will have a combination of hands-on experience of the manufacturing/engineering sector, along with apprenticeship delivery experience and you will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of apprentices to support the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours and to prepare apprentices for the End Point Assessment.
This position can offer hybrid working which is a strong mix of onsite delivery and home-based working. On offer is a salary circa £40,000 per annum (Pro Rata) dependent upon experience, starting off with an initial caseload of 25.
Lean Manufacturing Tutor main duties:
- Delivering apprenticeship standards in Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 along with full learner and caseload management
- Proven track record of leadership and ability to inspire and support learners with different abilities.
- Identify and assess learners’ needs and put in place robust learning plans, with realistic and challenging goals, that enable learners to understand their personal journey and realise their potential.
- Build and support work-based projects within the apprenticeship standard
- Actively support, mentor and motivate learners across the entire learner journey, to help them with the timely completion of their learning goals and achievement of their apprenticeship standard.
- Mark work, giving appropriate feedback and maintain records of learner’s progress and development.
- Actively engage the learners “line manager” to enable them to play a proactive role and support the learner to apply their skills in the workplace
- Liaising with and ensuring that the provider is compliant with Ofsted, ESFA, funding partners and awarding organisations.
- Ensuring retention and achievement targets are met.
- Manage and monitor all learner evidence in line with company and awarding body requirements.
- Devise and oversee end point assessment, ensure regular contact with the Quality lead (IV) to ensure quality standards are met.
- Ensure all learners progress through their qualification adhering to schemes of work.
- Maintain regular communication with Key Stakeholders on learner progress.
- Identify and plan additional support for learners, as necessary.
- Ensure Equality and Diversity is embedded and instilled both in and out of the classroom.
- Identify and raise any safeguarding issues to the relevant representative.
- Promote and instil a safe learning environment.
Lean Manufacturing Tutor required skills and experience:
- Hold a recognised Tutor and/or Assessors Award such as D32/33/A1/CAVA/TAQA
- Experience teaching, coaching or delivering apprenticeships in the manufacturing sector.
- Prior experience working within manufacturing and engineering
- Own transport with the flexibility to travel to see learners
- Hold a current DBS check and be registered on the update service
- Ability to facilitate virtual/online training and develop teaching recourses
This position can offer an immediate start for the successful candidate.
If this position sounds like a great career move for you in 2025 then apply now or call directly for more information.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 7 days ago
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Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing and ready to make a real impact?
Our client, a leading UK manufacturing business, is on an exciting Lean Transformation journey and is seeking a driven Lean Manufacturing Engineer to play a pivotal role as a catalyst for change across multiple sites.
This is an opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to help reshape operations , el.
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Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Posted 3 days ago
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At Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we are recruiting for a Lean Leader who will be responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives using GE Aerospace's proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating model.
In this opportunity you'll apply the Lean principles to optimise processes, enhance safety, improve quality, ensure on-time delivery, and reduce costs (SQDC). As the Lean Leader you'll report into the Dowty Global Flight Deck Leader and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements, foster a culture of problem-solving and support effective implementation of strategic and operational business plans.
"Flight Deck " at GE Aerospace refers to a proprietary lean operating model designed to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and alignment with the company's priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). It incorporates elements of Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work, tailored specifically to the Dowty / GE Aerospace needs and goals.
**Job Description**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the application of Flight Deck methodologies to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), with safety as the top priority
+ Coach, drive and lead Lean behaviours, principles, and tools across operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics
+ Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to build Flight Deck capabilities across the business
+ Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean culture
+ Analyse processes to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions aligned with lean principles
+ Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging problem-solving behaviours
+ Ensure sustainability of improvements through standard work, documentation, and regular audits
+ Act as a change agent to challenge the status quo and inspire innovation within the Flight Deck framework.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
+ Demonstrable experience of lean deployment and execution within a manufacturing environment
+ Significant understanding of lean/continuous improvement principles and tools
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
+ Comprehensive experience in delivering presentations with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels
+ Significant communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of the organisation
+ Experience in project and change management
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
+ Strong technical skills.
**Flexible Working**
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
**Total Reward**
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
+ Non-contributory Pension
+ Life Assurance
+ Group income protection
+ Private medical cover
+ Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.
**Security Clearance**
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS ( to Work**
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. ( Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Lean Specialist - Manufacturing
Posted 10 days ago
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GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a Lean Specialist for our Rugby plant who will lead and facilitate lean initiatives focused on optimizing processes, eliminating waste, and driving operational excellence. This role involves coaching teams and leading continuous improvement initiatives and projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the organization.
**Roles and Responsibilities:**
+ Implement and sustain Lean initiatives across the facility to improve efficiency and reduce waste
+ Coach cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and cost-saving actions using Lean methodologies
+ Work closely with engineering, production, and quality departments to optimize processes and ensure product reliability
+ Deliver Lean training and coaching to employees at all levels, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
+ Use data-driven insights and KPIs to measure and evaluate the impact of lean initiatives
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Experience in Lean in a manufacturing environment
+ Bachelor's degree of an engineering discipline from an accredited university
+ Strong analytical and inquisitive thinking skills, with the ability to make data-driven inferences
+ Strong oral and written English language skills
+ Comfortable commuting to the Rugby facility on a daily basis
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Proficiency in MS Office-Excel, other software knowledge beneficial (Statistics, simulation, Kanban, etc.)
+ High coordination skills and hands-on approach
+ Enhanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities
+ Strong manufacturing knowledge with deep understanding of shopfloor management
+ Lean training certifications, with a preference for Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies
+ Experience in Lean management in the electromechanical sector
+ Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organizational demands
+ Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
+ High speed and focus on responsibility
**You can expect from us:**
+ Challenging and exciting projects
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
+ 26 days vacation + bank holidays
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Lean Engineering and Manufacturing Trainer
Posted 8 days ago
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Zenith Training is the fast-growing learning and development division of Zenith People. We work across various sectors, integrating strategic thinking with innovative training to help businesses deliver their strategy and future growth across the North East.
As an Ofsted Rated Good provider and ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement in everything we do.
We’re a growing business, and we’re always looking to bring like-minded, talented individuals on board to support the achievement of our business objectives. So if you feel that we sound like the type of business you can see yourself working in and think that you have something to bring to our table, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!
Zenith Training is the fast-growing learning and development division of Zenith People. We are looking for a Lean Engineering and Manufacturing Trainer to join us at Zenith Training. To design and deliver excellent teaching, learning and assessment sessions for accredited and non-accredited Skills Bootcamp and Apprenticeship programmes in Lean, Warehousing, Engineering and Manufacturing. Deliver impartial information, advice, guidance, and support to candidates participating in employer specific training programmes, to ensure they are prepared for interviews and/or assessments with employers. Work closely with colleagues to identify alternative progression opportunities where required.
The role responsibilities:
- To deliver high quality vocational, employability, and career development sessions (accredited and non-accredited) using methods that will stimulate learning appropriate to learner needs and the demands of the course. li>Liaison with employers (where needed) on the development of training programmes to satisfy employer requirements and add value to learners.
- To support the achievement of contractual targets for learner retention and success rates.
- To complete attendance registers, assessment documents and reviews in line with processes.
- Monitor learner progress to ensure learning continues and learners achieve in a timely manner.
- Seek feedback from learners on learning support materials to review and improve the service and learning experience.
- Ensure systems and processes are followed and are in line with contractual deadlines.
- To provide effective CEIAG to support learner progression.
- Provide feedback to learners during reviews on progress.
- Deliver outcomes in line with current KPI’s and business performance targets. < i>Promote safeguarding, British values, prevent, numeracy and literacy within all sessions.
- Administrating and completing paperwork associated with programme delivery within required timescales.
- Promote and monitor equality and diversity in all aspects of the role and record issues that may arise.
- Have recent experience in the delivery and assessment of accredited qualifications and career development.
- Have occupational competency in Lean Manufacturing Techniques/Engineering Principles/Logistics.
- Hold a Level 3 teaching qualification or above.
- Hold or be willing to work towards IAG level 2 or above.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Offices packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Have strong organisation and administrative skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of unsupervised working and using own initiative.
- Be able to show an understanding of different learning styles and how to differentiate through various teaching methods.
- Able to motivate self and learners.
- Able to plan and deliver imaginative and motivational sessions with a clear focus on the needs of the individual learner.
- A willingness to work flexible hours and locations as required.
- To consistently demonstrate desired Zenith Training behaviours and standards.
- Be flexible, committed & enthusiastic.
- Where required support with sifting for large scale recruitment campaigns.
- Keeping workplace safe and tidy.
- Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle must be flexible with travel. (Business insurance is compulsory)
If you have the experience and passion for the role but don’t yet hold all the required qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you — we value practical knowledge and are open to supporting the right candidate with their development.
Benefits of working with Zenith
Enhanced holiday package
Great working environment
Free parking
Pension salary sacrifice
Cycle to work scheme
Extra pension contributions once pass probation
1 day a week to work from home (not in probation)
Social gatherings 4x a year
DIS 4x salary
Training & Development
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) which also has a well being app Birthday off
Lean Engineering and Manufacturing Trainer
Posted 8 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Zenith Training is the fast-growing learning and development division of Zenith People. We work across various sectors, integrating strategic thinking with innovative training to help businesses deliver their strategy and future growth across the North East.
As an Ofsted Rated Good provider and ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement in everything we do.
We’re a growing business, and we’re always looking to bring like-minded, talented individuals on board to support the achievement of our business objectives. So if you feel that we sound like the type of business you can see yourself working in and think that you have something to bring to our table, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!
Zenith Training is the fast-growing learning and development division of Zenith People. We are looking for a Lean Engineering and Manufacturing Trainer to join us at Zenith Training. To design and deliver excellent teaching, learning and assessment sessions for accredited and non-accredited Skills Bootcamp and Apprenticeship programmes in Lean, Warehousing, Engineering and Manufacturing. Deliver impartial information, advice, guidance, and support to candidates participating in employer specific training programmes, to ensure they are prepared for interviews and/or assessments with employers. Work closely with colleagues to identify alternative progression opportunities where required.
The role responsibilities:
- To deliver high quality vocational, employability, and career development sessions (accredited and non-accredited) using methods that will stimulate learning appropriate to learner needs and the demands of the course. li>Liaison with employers (where needed) on the development of training programmes to satisfy employer requirements and add value to learners.
- To support the achievement of contractual targets for learner retention and success rates.
- To complete attendance registers, assessment documents and reviews in line with processes.
- Monitor learner progress to ensure learning continues and learners achieve in a timely manner.
- Seek feedback from learners on learning support materials to review and improve the service and learning experience.
- Ensure systems and processes are followed and are in line with contractual deadlines.
- To provide effective CEIAG to support learner progression.
- Provide feedback to learners during reviews on progress.
- Deliver outcomes in line with current KPI’s and business performance targets. < i>Promote safeguarding, British values, prevent, numeracy and literacy within all sessions.
- Administrating and completing paperwork associated with programme delivery within required timescales.
- Promote and monitor equality and diversity in all aspects of the role and record issues that may arise.
- Have recent experience in the delivery and assessment of accredited qualifications and career development.
- Have occupational competency in Lean Manufacturing Techniques/Engineering Principles/Logistics.
- Hold a Level 3 teaching qualification or above.
- Hold or be willing to work towards IAG level 2 or above.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Offices packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Have strong organisation and administrative skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of unsupervised working and using own initiative.
- Be able to show an understanding of different learning styles and how to differentiate through various teaching methods.
- Able to motivate self and learners.
- Able to plan and deliver imaginative and motivational sessions with a clear focus on the needs of the individual learner.
- A willingness to work flexible hours and locations as required.
- To consistently demonstrate desired Zenith Training behaviours and standards.
- Be flexible, committed & enthusiastic.
- Where required support with sifting for large scale recruitment campaigns.
- Keeping workplace safe and tidy.
- Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle must be flexible with travel. (Business insurance is compulsory)
If you have the experience and passion for the role but don’t yet hold all the required qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you — we value practical knowledge and are open to supporting the right candidate with their development.
Benefits of working with Zenith
Enhanced holiday package
Great working environment
Free parking
Pension salary sacrifice
Cycle to work scheme
Extra pension contributions once pass probation
1 day a week to work from home (not in probation)
Social gatherings 4x a year
DIS 4x salary
Training & Development
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) which also has a well being app Birthday off
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