Lean Six Sigma Operations Specialist – Hybrid

Cambridge University Press Ltd.; Whittlesford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher in the UK seeks an Operations Excellence Specialist to drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles. You will optimise processes, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with leaders to implement new technologies. Ideal candidates should have experience in designing training programs and strong stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and benefits, aiming to enhance operational excellence within the educational sector.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4× annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering continuous improvement trainings.
• Strong facilitating and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and training to engage stakeholders.
• Utilise data to identify issues and implement technology solutions.
• Collaborate with Lean Six Sigma practitioners to drive change.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Digital collaboration tools

Tools

Miro

Microsoft Teams

Job description

A leading academic publisher in the UK seeks an Operations Excellence Specialist to drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles. You will optimise processes, facilitate workshops, and collaborate with leaders to implement new technologies. Ideal candidates should have experience in designing training programs and strong stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and benefits, aiming to enhance operational excellence within the educational sector.