LEAN Section Leader Review
at Aldi
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Cheshire
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My current role is to drive continuous improvement in all of the processes by coaching and using LEAN methodology. I facilitate daily performance reviews, identify areas of waste, review business processes, drive the change and support the other section leaders in driving the improvements
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My Level 4 Improvement Practitioner programme has been fabulous. Due to my current role, I already had some knowledge of Six Sigma but this has been expanded massively. The content was well explained and I have already put my new knowledge to use within the work place.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills covering project management, data analysis and graphical presentation of data
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The course had a good structure with time to complete the work between modules. My instructor was very engaging and supportive
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was brilliant in supporting me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support from Blue Lion was brilliant. Lots of useful templates and teams calls
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I now have a framework which enables me to identify possible projects, build a team to tackle a particular project, identify possible solutions, implement the change and hand control back to the relevant team
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There small activities events such as football tournaments and events to raise money Teenage Cancer Trust
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Aldi is a great place to work. The are very keen to have a good work life balance and care about your well being
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
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