Head of Continuous Improvement - Oxford - Doncasters

    Doncasters
    Doncasters Oxford

    1 week ago

    Description
    At Doncasters we have an exciting remote opportunity for Head of Continuous Improvement to join our team.
    Why join us?
    Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there's a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

    As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

    With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we've built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most.

    Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals.

    This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

    At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together.

    Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

    Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.


    What we can offer you:

    • An interesting and varied field to work in
    • An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
    • PTO
    • Competitive 401K
    • Competitive medical insurance

    Purpose of the role:


    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Head of Continuous Improvement to lead and drive the deployment of continuous improvement (CI) standards across our manufacturing sites in the UK / North America.

    This is a strategic role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer with a counterpart in the UK / North America, and indirect responsibility for CI teams at multiple locations in location.

    The successful candidate will champion a culture of operational excellence, ensuring consistency, sustainability, and measurable performance improvements across all responsible sites.

    Key accountabilities


    • Lead the implementation and adoption of global CI standards, tools, and methodologies across all manufacturing sites in the region.
    • Provide strategic guidance and support to site-based CI teams, ensuring alignment with corporate CI objectives.
    • Monitor CI initiatives and progress across sites, identifying opportunities for replication of best practices.
    • Collaborate with site leadership to integrate CI initiatives into operational plans and business objectives.
    • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring CI principles are embedded in daily operations.
    • Facilitate regional CI forums, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance capabilities across sites.
    • Track and report regional CI performance metrics, ensuring transparency and alignment with global reporting standards.
    • Act as the regional CI ambassador, promoting engagement, accountability, and measurable results.
    Interested?
    If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:


    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field (Master's preferred).
    • Significant experience in continuous improvement/operational excellence roles within heavy industrial manufacturing.
    • Proven ability to lead and influence across multiple sites and functions, without direct reporting lines.
    • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or other CI methodologies and tools.
    • Experience implementing global standards across regional or multi-site operations.
    • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Analytical and results-driven mindset with a focus on sustainable change and measurable impact.

    Equal opportunities:
    Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment.

    We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law.

    We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

    We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process.

    Please contact

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