Ref:ROXUK00175 - Continuous Improvement Lead (24 month fixed-term)

Execute high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects, leveraging data-driven methodologies and project management tools to deliver measurable business improvements
Pipeline development: identify and quantify growth opportunities through statistical analysis and waste elimination, actively steering the strategic prioritisation process
Stakeholder management: secure executive sponsorship and cross-functional alignment to ensure the successful delivery of business-critical initiatives
Risk Mitigation: proactively manage project risks and issues, implementing rapid resolutions and maintaining clear escalation paths for major blockers
Performance tracking: design and deploy KPI-driven monitoring systems to track project sustainability and ROI
Continuous improvement culture: partner with business areas to develop data-gathering frameworks that identify and rank long-term improvement opportunities

Certified lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a proven track record of spearheading high-impact operational excellence and business improvement initiatives
At least 2 or more years of continuous improvement experience in a management/leadership role, preferably in a production-orientated environment
Accomplished in engaging and influencing senior executive stakeholders, aligning diverse interests with overarching corporate goals
Skilled at building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams to deliver complex, multi-layered projects
Industry compliance deep expertise in industry standards and quality management systems, with a particular focus on EN9100 requirements
Stakeholder partnerships: excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to foster trust and maintain collaborative relationships across all organisational levels
Technical proficiency: advanced IT capabilities, including the expert use of Microsoft 365 tools and data analysis tools to drive informed decision-making
A proactive and analytical troubleshooter with a methodical approach to resolving complex operational challenges
Autonomous professionalism: a confident, self-directed individual capable of managing high-pressure environments with integrity and minimal supervision, Must have strong communication skills and to be able to communicate at all levels.
Proven capability to lead dynamic, multi-functional teams across a complex manufacturing environment
Ability to manage senior stakeholders and customers to gain buy-in to change and improvement activities
Ideally candidates will come from an Engineering/Manufacturing background
Must be innovative and highly motivated and ready to drive change throughout the organisation
Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS Office Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc

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Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £250M and nearly 1000 staff, with 300 in the UK.
Working within the Business Improvement Team, this role has responsibility for leading and driving continuous improvement activities across the business. This role will require involvement with all areas of the Business and provide support and facilitation to improvement activities as well as leading their own projects.