Business Improvement Lead

We design, manufacture and assemble precision forged and machined components at our fully integrated facility in the heart of the UK. Our vision is not only to be the best at what we do but to continually set new standards in the industry by investing and innovating. That’s why we have been pioneers in our industry for over seventy years. We are forging the future today.

Accountable for driving catalytic change across the business by applying lean tools and techniques to deliver sustainable competitive advantage.

All applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the UK.

Successful candidates will undergo Drugs & Alcohol screening at the start of their Mettis employment and may also be subject to random testing throughout their employment.

• Lead a core team of Business Improvement Engineers, including highly skilled Lean and Six Sigma Black Belts (or equivalent)
• Manage an operating budget of approximately £300k and associated capital investments
• Drive, initiate, and facilitate business improvement and change programmes that directly impact the bottom line, including:
• Performance metrics, targets, and transparency
• Focused Improvement Teams
• Lead Programme
• Empowering employees at all levels
• Coaching and guiding leaders
• Supporting deployment of tools and techniques
• Lead and support complex quality resolution programmes
• Conduct value stream mapping of key business systems and processes to identify waste and non‑value‑added activity
• Coordinate project improvements and focused programmes through structured idea generation (e.g., hopper process)
• Ensure strict adherence to processes, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Provide internal consultancy focused on delivering measurable business results
• Support the development of future business improvement talent

• Degree or qualification in Engineering, Management, or Materials (or equivalent experience)
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
• Proven track record of leading change with measurable results
• Demonstrated success in delivering a portfolio of improvements

• Health & safety awareness
• Aerospace (and alternative sector) quality requirements
• Planning and project management
• Problem solving
• IT literacy
• Properties of materials
• Product knowledge
• Employee relations management
• Performance management to SMART objectives
• Process confirmation (Go–Look–See)
• Visual management
• Relationship management
• Coaching
• Communication at all levels
• Decision making and prioritisation
• Change management
• Team building
• Action orientation

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Redditch, Worcestershire

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed periodically in agreement with the job holder. The postholder must comply with all policies and procedures issued by or on behalf of Mettis Aerospace.

Mettis Aerospace is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.