Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Manager

Location Brize Norton, Oxfordshire - due to the nature of the role, it is based on site with some flexible working from time to time

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK Security Clearance

TYPE: Full time - Monday to Friday / 35 hours

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: competitive salary, annual profit share, pension enhancements up to 8%, shopping discounts, car leasing scheme and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), cycle-to-work scheme, discounted family health and dental insurance

• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

Working in the Business Operations Office with senior leaders will allow the successful candidate to experience a dynamic environment that is at the sharp end of the Services part of Airbus. The experience gained in this role will be a springboard to success.

At Brize Norton, our team combines commercial and RAF staff to deliver an up-close experience with the A400M aircraft in a dynamic and challenging environment. We are proud to be listed as critical personnel key workers by the UK Government for "public safety and national security," highlighting the essential role we play in delivering key defense outputs. Join us in our mission to ensure the safety and security of our nation.

How you will contribute:

• Continuous Improvement Strategy: Develop a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives. Contribute on the workforce empowerment through continuous improvement strategies.
• Process Analysis and Evaluation: Facilitation in the generation and maintenance of E2E process maps and the adoption of a process model approach through recognised methodologies (such as process maps, SIPOC, Tuttle Diagram, etc.) and their implementation in the BMS. 
• Problem Solving: To facilitate Practical Problem Solving workshops related to Performance and CI initiatives and using the Airbus recognised methodologies.
• Change Management: Implement change management practices to ensure that improvements are adopted effectively by teams. Facilitate Change Management sessions.
• Project Management: Lead improvement projects from inception to completion / Create project plans, set milestones, and allocate resources effectively. Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of results.
• Technology Integration/Advanced Data Analytics: Be ready to adopt and support in Continuous Improvement initiatives requiring the integration of new technologies or advanced analytic tools through Project Management and Change Management process. ​​
• Communication: Support in the development of the Communications Strategy Plan/ Governance.

About you:

• Relevant certifications in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, ScrumMaster, etc) are highly desirable
• Data analysis and interpretation experience
• Project Management and Change management expertise
• Knowledge of relevant software tools and technologies

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Improvement & Performance Management

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