About the role
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
- Champion Cost Productivity: Sponsor cost productivity goals and foster a culture of Operational Excellence that creates competitive advantage.
- Identify Projects: Lead
- Integrated Deck Building (IDB) Workshops to identify and prioritize cost-saving initiatives aligned with country goals.
- Deliver Breakthrough Projects: Execute needle-moving projects through
- Kaizen events , applying Lean tools such as
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
and
Standardized Work
- .
- Enhance Operations Management Systems: Implement and improve systems to sustain performance, solve problems, and enable incremental continuous improvement.
- Build Organizational Capability: Provide training while mentoring and developing future operational and Lean practitioners.
- Champion Change Management: Drive process changes effectively through training, communication, and monitoring.
- Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior leadership and operational leads to achieve cost productivity targets.
What We’re Looking For
- 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.
- Lean certification is a plus; hands-on Lean implementation experience is essential.
Why Join Us?
At NoteMachine, we value your expertise and offer:
- Career progression in a growing, diverse company.
- Medicash benefits for dental, optical, and wellness expenses.
- Exclusive discounts with major UK brands after 12 months.
- Salary sacrifice pension for higher take-home pay.
- Life insurance (x4 annual salary) and sickness cover after one year.
- Flexible working and travel opportunities.
- Ready to make a measurable impact?
- Apply now and help us build a future of operational excellence.