Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Lean Deployment Leader is a seasoned Lean Thinker with deep expertise in Lean Transformation. In this pivotal role, they will drive the development and implementation of Lean Brilliant Basics—daily management, problem solving, and breakthrough management—within their designated area of the site. They will lead by example, coaching and influencing the area's leadership team to adopt key Lean leadership behaviors. Through their guidance, the team will achieve sustainable improvements and lasting impact by embedding the Brilliant Basics into daily operations. Jo responsibilities + Demonstrate key leadership behaviors by consistently role modeling Lean principles in daily activities. + Coach and train area leadership to build Lean capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement. + Facilitate impactful workshops that engage teams and drive alignment on Lean tools and methodologies. + Expose and visualize problems early, enabling timely and effective problem solving at the source. + Drive measurable improvements across critical performance areas: People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (PSQDIP). Job Qualifications + Educational Background: Higher education or equivalent analytical thinking level. + Experience: Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Lean Deployment, with a proven track record of driving transformation. + Fluency in English + Personal Attributes: + Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership. + High energy and resilience in dynamic environments. + Excellent influencing and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the organization. What We Will Offer Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is truly a challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but we also support and promote your technical and personal development. Furthermore, we offer to you: + A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade M and in line with your experience and qualifications, + 8% holiday allowance, + 42 paid holidays for full-time employment, + Working conditions according to the CLA Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance, + A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere. Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you are on board, you never know where your career journey may take you! How to apply? Are you interested in the position and do you meet the requirements? Use the "apply now" now button, if you have any questions you can reach out to Ioanna Dimitriadi via ioanna.dimitriadi@fokker.com. We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​ ​ #LI-HYBRID