Continuous Improvement Leader (OPEX TEAM)

Job Description - Continuous Improvement Leader (OPEX TEAM) ()

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead (OpEx Team)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Full time on site position)

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Driving Operational Excellence principles through leadership and work activities
• Understanding stakeholder expectations regarding business operational and improvement KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP)
• Contributing to the development and deployment of the strategic roadmap for Operational Excellence
• Ensuring the OpEx programme of tactical and strategic activities and projects is prioritized, delivered, and governed effectively
• Successfully delivering projects by building and managing effective project plans
• Developing, deploying, and training team members to optimize their contributions, while meeting role demands, and inspiring business leadership to culturally and progressively embed Operational Excellence (OpEx) in line with strategic direction

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent in STEM or relevant work experience within Operational Excellence and/or Continuous Improvement Programmes
• Experience deploying and managing OpEx toolsets and methodologies, particularly Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Significant experience leading improvement projects and demonstrating competence in Project Management
• Expertise in Change Management, Stakeholder Management, and Communication to drive successful OpEx implementation

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits (including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts), and an annual incentive eligibility.

The Continuous Improvement (OpEx) team:

You will collaborate with internal and external consultants to develop cost management and savings models impacting the Dreadnought programme. Engagement with senior leaders (including SDA where appropriate) will be essential to develop cost improvement strategies. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and previous nationalities. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting levels, typically involving 5 to 10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 28th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.