Job Description

We are proud to be

One Team

at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about

keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing

and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Nine times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.


We have an exciting opportunity to join

#Team EMR

as a Continuous Improvement Specialist.


At EMR we want to proactively

embrace diversity

across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We're therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.


We are seeking a proactive and driven Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Fleet Production team. This role is key to embedding a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across Fleet, ensuring our operations run efficiently and deliver exceptional service to our customers.


You will lead the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement and LEAN tools, design and deliver engaging training, and act as an expert and facilitator to empower teams across Production, Materials, and Operations. You will also map and simplify key business processes to support our transformation strategy and drive ongoing improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) and LEAN tools and techniques across Fleet Production. Embed a culture of excellence and continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and performance. Design, deliver and maintain engaging CI and LEAN training programmes to build capability across Production, Materials, and Operations teams. Act as an expert, enabler, and facilitator, supporting teams to achieve Operational Excellence and deliver outstanding customer service. Capture, map, and simplify key business processes to support the wider transformation strategy and deliver measurable improvement. Prioritise and manage improvement activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and business needs.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong Continuous Improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive change. Confident, adaptable, and motivated with a proactive 'can-do' attitude. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experienced in implementing CI and LEAN tools and methodologies. Skilled in delivering Lean Six Sigma (or similar) projects, training, and coaching. Able to prioritise effectively and work well in a fast-paced environment. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent qualification desirable.

As well as a competitive salary, we'll also offer you

:

An excellent defined benefit Railway pension scheme 32 days' holiday in the first 2 years; moving up to 34 days' thereafter Free First Class duty travel on the EMR network Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER and 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants) Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network Various training opportunities Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme ...and many more!

While located in Derby this role will be expected to work across all EMR Fleet Locations and where required.


We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.


Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process

please remove all personal information

including your name from your CV.


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e welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, we promote equal opportunities for all. East Midlands Railway is a non-discriminatory employer committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and merit irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. We'll treat your application fairly and assess you for the job based on merit and skills.



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