Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Job title:Business Improvement Specialist

Location: Glasgow (hybrid working arrangement - 3 days per week on site)

Are you looking to build on your knowledge and expertise of data analysis and business improvement? Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in a close-knit, dynamic team environment? Thales OME designs a range of state-of-the-art solutions for some of the most technically advanced defence and security platforms in the world, we are seeking a Business Improvement Specialist who can apply their knowledge and skills to support us in pushing the boundaries to drive improvement.

What the role has to offer:

• Leading change to support OME to deliver real, tangible improvements to our current ways of working
• You get to develop your expertise in this area and get a say into where we take this exciting new area forward in future
• Genuine flexibility and opportunity for growth

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

Key responsibilities:

We are looking for a Business Improvement Specialist who wants to work as part of the OME Business Improvement Team. You should be interested in reviewing current practices, analysing and driving change to ensure optimum performance of Operations. Additionally the role will also evaluate, plan and create new processes to ensure optimum business operation.

In role you will be responsible for:

• Assessing and challenging current business processes and providing support on implementing recommended best practices.
• Using data and analytics to highlight and prioritise opportunities for improvement
• Managing priorities between business stakeholders' requests by assessing impact overall.
• Leading the development and execution of new processes
• Identify new initiatives/recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Executing, implementing and developing procedures to ensure sustainability of improvements implemented
• Coordinating with stakeholders on process implementation evolution, deployment and improvement potentials.
• Building relationships with business stakeholder for collaboration on cross functional processes
• Championing best practice and standard ways of working

About you:

• You will have a previous experience leading Business Improvement initiatives for projects specifically within the Engineering and/or Manufacturing sector
• It is preferred that you are Lean Sigma Black Belt or equivalent qualified, and have evidence of DMAIC / PDCA implementation and the application of various Lean/Sigma tools e.g. Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Standardised work etc.
• You should be self-motivated and able to manage your workload and meet your objectives whilst working autonomously.
• You will have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• An analytical mind-set and the ability to create stories with data will be key to your success in this role.

Security Clearance statement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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