Lean Consultant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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About the role:


We have a great opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Lean Consultant to join our firm, on a fixed-term contract basis, to spearhead the transformation of one of our critical back-office functions based in our Birmingham office.

As a Lean Consultant, you will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive Lean diagnostic of our current operating structures and processes - identifying areas for improvement, and developing and executing a plan to enhance operational delivery.


Specifically, the role will involve:

  • The completion of a thorough Lean diagnostic analysing existing operating structures and processes, identifying bottlenecks, and assessing areas for improvement.
  • Collaboration with crossfunctional teams to gather data, understand pain points, and identify opportunities for improvement
  • The development of a transformation plan, utilising Lean principles and methodologies collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
  • The coached implementation of sustainable solutions, in accordance with the transformation plan, ensuring the longterm delivery of tangible improvements
  • Monitoring progress of delivery against the transformation plan, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting on outcome delivery to senior stakeholders.

About you:


To this role you will bring:

  • Proven experience as a Lean Consultant or in a similar role, with a strong background in process improvement and Lean methodologies.
  • Relevant certifications in Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies are preferred 6 Sigma Black Belt or Lean Competency System (LCS) Level 2a / 2b.
  • Deep understanding of Lean principles, tools, and techniques, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and waste analysis / reduction.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive process diagnostics and develop effective transformation plans.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions based on these.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the firm.
  • Proactive mindset, with a drive for results and a passion for continuous improvement.
  • Ability to adapt to a fastpaced and dynamic work environment.

What We Can Offer You:


The opportunity to work for a firm which has been recognised as one of the top 10 best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work for 23 consecutive years.


Excellent benefits, including:

  • A hybrid approach to office and remote working, with up to 50% remote working available.
  • 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave
  • Free private medical insurance, and the option to add family members
  • A generous pension allowance
  • Life assurance covering four times your annual salary
  • The chance of a threemonth sabbatical every five years
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption leave schemes
  • A range of health and wellbeing programmes
  • State of the art offices, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, with an onsite restaurant
  • Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development

Equal Opportunities:

Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment.

The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.


At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.

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