Lean Manager

LocationHead Office - Crickhowell
Work moderemote · United Kingdom
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentOperations
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJul 10, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live16h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
10+ years in operations, process improvement, and Lean leadership
Proven track record in operational excellence and change management
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Hands-on Lean implementation experience is essential
Lean certification is a plus
Benefits
Medicash benefits
Salary sacrifice pension
Life insurance
Sickness cover
Lean Manager – Drive Operational Excellence at NoteMachine
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Department: Operations
Are you ready to lead transformative change and embed a culture of Operational Excellence? At NoteMachine, we’re seeking a Lean Manager to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, eliminate waste, and enhance customer service performance.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with operational teams and senior leadership across multiple countries, driving breakthrough projects and building organizational capability.
What You’ll Do
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Champion Cost Productivity: Sponsor cost productivity goals and foster a culture of Operational Excellence that creates competitive advantage.
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Identify Projects: Lead Integrated Deck Building (IDB) Workshops to identify and prioritize cost-saving initiatives aligned with country goals.
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Deliver Breakthrough Projects: Execute needle-moving projects through Kaizen events, applying Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Standardized Work.
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Enhance Operations Management Systems: Implement and improve systems to sustain performance, solve problems, and enable incremental continuous improvement.
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Build Organizational Capability: Provide training while mentoring and developing future operational and Lean practitioners.
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Champion Change Management: Drive process changes effectively through training, communication, and monitoring.
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Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior leadership and operational leads to achieve cost productivity targets.
What We’re Looking For
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10+ years in operations, process improvement, and Lean leadership.
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Proven track record in operational excellence and change management.
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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Lean certification is a plus; hands-on Lean implementation experience is essential.
Why Join Us?
At NoteMachine, we value your expertise and offer:
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Career progression in a growing, diverse company.
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Medicash benefits for dental, optical, and wellness expenses.
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Exclusive discounts with major UK brands after 12 months.
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Salary sacrifice pension for higher take-home pay.
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Life insurance (x4 annual salary) and sickness cover after one year.
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Flexible working and travel opportunities.
Ready to make a measurable impact? Apply now and help us build a future of operational excellence.