Lean Expert (Retail)

Stratford, Greater London

This is a key role working closely with senior leaders, influencing strategy, and delivering practical, measurable improvements across retail operations. What you'll be doing

  • Leading and governing the Retail LEAN programme from design through to delivery
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to set and achieve continuous improvement goals
  • Identifying and delivering LEAN improvement opportunities across the retail estate
  • Coaching and supporting teams in LEAN tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping and problem-solving methodologies
  • Developing LEAN training materials and building internal capability
  • Tracking performance, metrics and benefits to ensure sustained improvement

    Proven experience applying LEAN principles in a live operational environment
  • Background in retail, warehouse or pharmaceutical environments
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing people and leading change initiatives
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Essential requirements
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent
  • IOSH qualification
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Desirable
  • LEAN / Six Sigma / 5S qualifications
  • Experience working to KPIs and operational targets
  • Knowledge of Phoenix quality management systems
Posted 2026-01-31

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