Matthey

Regional Operational Excellence Lead

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerMatthey
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted25 Aug 2026

Location: U.K. – Site based in Royston with regional reach across UK

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As the Regional Operational Excellence Lead,you’lljoin a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry,you’llhelp tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modernlifeand supporting life-saving technologies - by applying,refiningand recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

Asa theRegional Operational Excellence Lead, you will help drive our goals by:

Partnering with regional operations leaders toidentifypriorities and improve performance across multiple manufacturing sites.

Developing and deliveringa regionalOperational Excellence roadmap aligned to business strategy.

Leading improvementprogrammesthat enhance safety, quality, productivity,efficiencyand cost performance.

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Driving operational maturity through continuous improvement tools,governanceandbest-practiceways of working.

Building strong cross-functional partnerships to support operational priorities and transformational change.

Leading and developing a team of Operational Excellence specialists while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Proven experience leading Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement or Operations Transformationprogrammes.

Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma, withstrongknowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies.

Demonstratedsuccess delivering measurable operational and financial improvements within complexorganisations.

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior operations leaders.

Excellent analytical, project management and decision-making capabilities.

Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing improvement teams.

Even if you only match some of the skills,we’dlove to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair,competitiveand aligned to individual roles,experienceand responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

Competitive retirement savings

Company matched Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness

Medical plans/health assessments

Retailer and Wellbeing discounts

Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2weeks,early application isadvised.

Additionaladvert note: This role is site-based with regional responsibility across multiple U.K. manufacturing locations and requires up to 50% travel.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice:  Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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