Senior Operational Excellence Professional

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Continuous Improvement Professional

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Fulltime onsite

Salary: From £42,215 (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role involves applying structured problem-solving methodologies to identify and address root causes, alongside assessing and analysing existing processes, procedures, and systems. It includes developing and executing project plans that deliver results within required timeframes, while managing improvement initiatives through all stages of the improvement cycle. A strong focus is placed on ensuring the sustainability of implemented changes to achieve long-term benefits. Additionally, the role supports business improvement workshops and contributes to the delivery of productive utilisation studies.

Core duties:

• Applying structured problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve root causes
• Evaluating and analysing existing processes, procedures, and systems
• Developing project plans to deliver results within agreed timelines
• Leading improvement initiatives across all phases of the improvement lifecycle
• Embedding and sustaining changes to ensure long-term project benefits
• Supporting and contributing to Business Improvement workshops
• Conducting and delivering productive utilisation studies

Essential Skills:

• Working knowledge of business improvement methodologies such as lean six sigma
• Good knowledge of Project Management principles
• Excellent facilitation skills/leading workshops
• Proven ability to convey information clearly to stakeholders at every level
• Ability to understand and breakdown complex issues and communicate to a variety of stakeholders

The Continuous Improvement Team:

You will be part of an improvement team, which forms part of the greater Dreadnought cross-class team, that is responsible for making impactful change to the Dreadnought programme. You will engage with senior leaders (SDA where appropriate) to develop cost improvement strategies. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 13th July 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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