Continuous Improvement Engineer

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 we’re one rich, vibrant global network of insight and expertise with c.3,000 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. You’re free to explore and to specialise, so make the most of the opportunity. Whatever you want to do, you’ll have the full support of a global business.

Learn more about our our business and range of trusted product brands here (www.leviat.com).

CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 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.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone 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.