Head Of Process Improvement & Digitalisation

Head of Process Improvement & Business Transformation based in Lancashire. Senior management role working for a well established aerospace manufacturing company.

Our client is a well established, global aerospace manufacturing company based in Lancashire.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the role will drive Process Improvement and Business Transformation to continuously develop the business and improve our business proposition in line with the strategic aerospace roadmaps of Industry 4.0, Data 4.0 & Supply Chain 4.0. The Head of Process Improvement & Business Transformation will take responsibility for shaping, leading and delivery of company's industry 4.0 roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and drives continuous improvement across processes, systems, culture and ways of working.

Building strong trusted partnerships with senior leaders both internally and externally to support sustainable business performance and organisation growth.

• Lead process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance quality.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, finance, HR, and other functions to streamline end-to-end processes.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation principles across the organisation.
• Develop and implement the organisations transformation and change strategy aligned to long-term business objectives.
• Act as a strategic adviser to the Executive Team on transformation priorities, risks, and opportunities.
• Define clear transformation roadmaps, KPIs, and success measures.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Transformation & Change tea.
• Own the portfolio of transformation initiatives, ensuring effective prioritisation and governance.
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects covering process optimisation, digitalisation, and operational excellence.
• Establish and oversee management standards, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Agile, PMO frameworks).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget.
• Design and execute change management strategies to foster adoption and embed new ways of working.
• Oversee communication, engagement, and training strategies to ensure stakeholder buy-in.
• Assess change impact and readiness across teams and functions.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional continuous improvement and transformation programmes.
• Proven Digitalisation experience.
• A proven process improvement and business change leader in manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of change management methodologies.
• Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive or industrial sector experience required.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading digital transformation or ERP deployments.
• Experience managing transformation at multi-site or international level.
• Exceptional stakeholder, communication, and influencing capabilities.
• Collaborative and engaging leadership style.
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability.

£80,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, car allowance and benefits