World Class Aerospace Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Performance & Improvements Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a Hybrid role of 3 days onsite a week.

Hourly Rate: 33.00 (Umbrella)

Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing thereafter

Performance & Improvements Lead Job Description:

Responsible together with HO Performance & Improvements for defining and delivering a credible 12 month improvement plan for the site, including digitalisation roadmap.Responsible for continually reviewing and reducing the "Spacecraft production Cost Base" and "Ready for Bid Price" through improvement opportunities generated by MAIT and other business units. This is for all internal customers; Mechanical Platform (T-BD), Antennas, Mechanisms & ENS.Implement and mature the Operational Excellence System (OES) working closely with the central P&I team.Responsible for delivering Improvement Projects on Quality, on Time and on Cost. Report on the status of all Improvement project in the production area.Drive specific problem solving/improvement activities.Lead and support the streamlining of processes.Foster awareness and well as identify Risks & Opportunities.Management of CapexDefine, deploy and monitor performance dashboards throughout the plant.Responsible for the promotion of Lean education and awareness in Stevenage ensuring a standardised approach with other sites where possible.Support any cross-site, trans-functional and trans-national improvement

Skills/Experience Required

Essential -

Experience in Practical Problem Solving (PPS), running Kaizen workshops, implementing visual management in production and office environment.Experience in leading improvement projectsA background in an engineering/production environment, preferably within the space sectorStrong ability to engage and motivate personnelAbility to lead a project teamExcellent presentation skillsExperienced in documentation writing2+ years proven in an manufacturing environmentProject or functional team leadership experienceLean Implementation experienceControlling and delivery of projects to budget and schedule

Desirable -

Experience of working with the Airbus Operating System (AOS) or other Excellence Systems.

Job Technical Knowledge

Must show good level of experience in Lean Methodology through implementation of lean concepts and use of lean tools.

Must be fluent in Lean terminology.

Education & Training

The candidate will have as a minimum; HNC in an engineering discipline, exemplary communication skills and training in project management.

Must show evidence of recent continual Lean training/development.