Job Description

We're Hiring - Lean Transformation Leader

Be the Driving Force Behind Continuous Improvement at Edge Innovate

Are you passionate about process excellence and ready to lead real, lasting change? Edge Innovate is looking for a

Lean Transformation Leader

to join our team at a pivotal time in our growth.

This is an exciting

new role

where you'll play a key part in shaping how we operate, leading improvement projects across the business to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery

1.Responsible for monitoring and executing continuous improvement projects as assigned to increase productivity, maximise profitability and improve customer satisfaction.

2.Plan, coordinate and implement the most efficient and cost-effective production methods

3.Implement and follow up on all lean improvements and most importantly sustain results.

4.Identify and evaluate equipment to support lean initiatives and manufacturing engineering project.

5.Optimise machine processes to reach product quality and efficiency

6.Optimise workflow and designs for the various cells.

7.Track and execute cost reduction for process improvements.

8.Responsible for audit completion and follow up for sustainability and cost efficiency.

9.Create data capture systems to determine efficiencies across the various areas of the site.

10.Identify and implement suitable standards applicable from Sales Order through to Plant commissioning.

11.Identify bottlenecks within the manufacturing process and engage best practice Lean manufacturing techniques to reduce the issues.

12.Develop Value Stream Maps.

13.Review and develop process documentation and Safe Operating Procedures.

14.In conjunction with the engineering team, implement and monitor the standard operating process within the Design Departments.

15. Coordinate with production, engineering and quality departments to establish/implement containment and route cause fixes to manufacturing issues.

16. Implementing best practice standard work on shop floor to improve safety and quality and maximise efficiency.

17.Co-ordinate and lead time studies to aid in accurate production planning.

18.Identify and lead the Kaizen Projects.

19.Fault Trend Analysis with implementation of Corrective and Preventative Actions closure.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

oThird level qualification in Engineering

oProven experience of executing lean improvement and/or six sigma projects

oExperience working within a manufacturing engineering environment

Knowledge

oKnowledge of lean methodologies

Skills and Competencies

oStrong and effective communication skills both written and verbal

oStrong interpersonal skills; with the ability to challenge individuals at all levels and lead teams to drive continuous improvement.

oStrong leadership style with the ability to lead change

oStrong project and time management skills

oWell-developed analytical, innovative and problem-solving abilities

oGood organisational, planning and time management skills

oAbility to work efficiently on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment

oStrong computer skills and competency in MS Office applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Reference ID: LTL/07/25