Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
Continuous Improvement Manager
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Continuous Improvement Manager Opportunity
A vacancy has arisen for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Sourcing team at the Denham site. Reporting into the Operational Excellence Manager, the Continuous Improvement Manager will support and lead improvement initiatives across the procurement function and subsequently the wider supply chain that Martin-Baker supports.
You’ll need to work onsite all days for the first six months of employment, afterwards hybrid options can be discussed.
What you’ll be doing
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, leading data-driven improvement initiatives that enhance process performance, consistency, and visibility. You’ll apply LEAN and Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify waste, improve flow, and embed more effective ways of working across Sourcing and associated functions.
The role involves close engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, leading and supporting cross-functional improvement activities, structured problem-solving, business system implementation, and the use of data and metrics to track performance and benefit realisation. You’ll also have line management responsibility for a Continuous Improvement Analyst, supporting their development, capability growth, and workload prioritisation.
This opportunity is well suited to candidates with experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, manufacturing, sourcing, or supply chain environments, who are looking to broaden their impact across a complex and highly regulated supply chain while gaining people-management experience.
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What we’re looking for
- Demonstrated experience delivering improvement projects with measurable outcomes, with proven understanding of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence activities.
- Working knowledge of LEAN tools / resources (process mapping, VSM, root cause analysis).
- Strong problem-solving abilities and stakeholder management abilities to engage with internal stakeholders.
- Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
You’ll learn from experts who will help you obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, encouraging you to develop new skills and gain strong industry experience.
Why Martin-Baker?
At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.
We are proud of our long history in British aerospace and defence, but we are also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.
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Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
- Life Assurance
- Lunchtime finish on a Friday
- Personalised training and development plan
- Healthcare plan
- 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform)
- Occupational Health team
- Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/
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