Six Sigma Black Belt (Site)

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 Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) is a “High Calibre” data driven Problem Solver specialising in solving complex issues. The BB will lead major breakthrough initiatives to successful completion and with that captures significant growth opportunities in the organisation. Additionally the BB plays a key role in developing problem solving capability, supporting productivity breakthrough leaders and by training & coaching Six Sigma Green Belts (GB). BB is a change agent and role model for leading change and Lean transformation.

Job Responsibilities

Role Modelling And Culture Alignment

• Champion a culture aligned with GKN Aerospace’s “Great Place to Work” value drivers and Culture Principles.
• Exemplify a safety-first mindset, ensuring adherence to GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards across all locations, fostering a world-class healthy and safe working environment.
  
  

Leadership And Coaching

• Coach and mentor breakthrough leaders, fostering their development and ensuring they are equipped to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Head of Continuous Improvement as needed, providing leadership and maintaining momentum in ongoing projects.
  
  

Problem Solving And Lean Leadership

• Drive disciplined and rigorous execution of complex, data-driven problem-solving initiatives, including Black Belt projects and problem-solving events.
• Display exemplary Lean Leadership behaviour, setting a standard for others to follow.
  
  

Training And Certification

• Train and coach Green Belts to achieve certification, ensuring they are proficient in Lean methodologies and tools.
  
  

Performance Improvement

• Deliver significant improvements in People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, and Cost (PSQDCC) targets, meeting customer and stakeholder commitments through effective problem-solving.
• Develop expertise within the assigned area, ensuring self-sufficiency in problem-solving and certification of all staff at the appropriate level for their roles.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• A good educational background, although a degree is not mandatory
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant business experience
• An understanding of Lean Thinking and Lean Leadership
• The demonstrated ability to influence at the Site Management, Group Leader and Team Leader level, as well as the enabling functions
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor team members
• Excellent Project Management skills, able to navigate through complex project stakeholder situations
• Effective communicator, building effective teams
• Highly enthusiastic for the change to a Lean Thinking organisation
  
  

What We'll Offer

Once you are on board you will get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment
  
  

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll 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’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

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.