Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Job Summary
Country:United Kingdom
City:Sheffield
Req ID:517561
Job Type:Full Time
Workplace Type:Onsite
Seniority Level:Not Applicable
At Leviat you can build a future with a lasting legacy
Help us make great architecture possible. Responsibly and sustainably. For everyone and with everyone. Because were one rich vibrant global network of insight and expertise with c.3000 people at c.60 locations globally we are a global leader in connecting fixing lifting and anchoring technology for the construction industry
Own where your ambition can take you. Youre free to explore and to specialise so make the most of the opportunity. Whatever you want to do youll have the full support of a global business.
Learn more about our our business and range of trusted product brands here ().
CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build connect and improve our world. Employing c.75800 people at c.3160 locations in 29 countries CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.
Without you noticing our products we are everywhere you live work and relax.
Ourproject portfolioincludes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on theSilverstone Grand Prix Circuit the Paris Metro Rail project but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris parts of the Burj Khalifa and the Kennedy Space Centre.
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Purpose of the role
- Working alongside our Operational Excellence Manager UK manufacturing teams and other key stakeholders to identify facilitate and drive a wide range of operational improvements using Lean and Six Sigma across our manufacturing facilities.
- To drive daily performance improvements through the Leviat Tiered Reporting and Daily Management process actively developing daily CI activities. (SIC/DCI/SQDCIP)
- Based in Sheffield but able to travel to support other UK locations if priorities or projects demand.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Working alongside the Operational Excellence Manager UK Manufacturing Manager Production Managers and other key stakeholders to identify facilitate and drive a wide range of operational improvements using Lean and Six Sigma principles across manufacturing facilities.
- Drive daily performance improvements through the Leviat Tiered Reporting and Daily Management process (SIC/DCI/SQDCIP) actively developing daily CI activities.
- Create and manage daily Gemba walk schedules ensuring actions are captured followed through and embedded.
- Own and prioritise the CI project pipeline and active projects ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Ensure appropriate resources are actively allocated to identified and agreed projects monitoring progress and delivery.
- Escalate deviations risks and roadblocks to the leadership team providing clear visibility and recommendations.
- Apply Lean principles using Kaizen Kanban SMED 5S 5 Whys Structured Problem Solving and visual management to implement and sustain lasting improvement.
- Plan organise and schedule improvement projects alongside production with minimal impact.
Essential :
- Degree qualified with 5 years of relevant CI experience in a manufacturing or operational role.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Certified Black Belt (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record of delivering measureable operational improvements using Lean Six Sigma.
- Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Hands on ability to coach and train others in Lean tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills (verbal written and presentation)
- Ability to lead and support multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Data driven with solid analytical capability in Excel Power BI or similar.
Key leadership competencies:
- Hands on approach
- Drives Results
- Strong Coach
- Analytical mindset
- Collaborator
- Excellent motivator
- Drives vision and purpose
- Courage
- Resilience
- Good decision quality
Whats in it for you
Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are commited to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team. |
Key Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Children Activity
- Business Analysis
- Corporate Sales
- ABB
- Corporate Development
About Company
CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates ... View more
