Head of Business Excellence

Shape the Future of Business Excellence at LTLGS.

Lead enterprise-wide transformation, operational excellence and continuous improvement in a world-class aerospace MRO environment. Drive sustainable business performance, empower people, and create lasting impact through Lean leadership, strategic execution and organisational development.

Tasks

What will you be responsible for?

• As Head of Business Excellence, you will lead LTLGS's non-digital transformation agenda, embedding operational excellence, continuous improvement and organisational development across the business.
• You will own the enterprise transformation portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment through Hoshin Kanri, portfolio governance and performance management.
• Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive Lean-Agile practices, value stream optimisation, innovation initiatives and capability development.
• The role is responsible for establishing a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing organisational maturity through recognised excellence frameworks, and delivering measurable business results through sustainable transformation.

Requirements

What you'll need?

• MBA or equivalent in Business Administration combined with an engineering degree, ideally in aerospace or a related field
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent); additional Lean certifications advantageous

• 10+ years' experience in operational excellence, business transformation or management consulting
• Proven success leading Lean transformation and portfolio management in complex, regulated environments
• Strong expertise in Lean-Agile methods, value stream management, Hoshin Kanri and change leadership
• Experience within aerospace, MRO, manufacturing or technology sectors preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills
• Ability to coach leaders and teams at all organisational levels and drive cultural change
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage
• Employment type: two-year fixed-term contract

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the UK.

About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK

Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.