Continuous Improvement Engineer

CRH; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction technology provider is seeking an experienced professional to drive operational improvements across manufacturing facilities in Sheffield. This role involves using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance performance and ensure resource allocation for key projects. Candidates should have a degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, along with a Lean Six Sigma certification. The position offers competitive salary, annual leave, health benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant CI experience in a manufacturing or operational role.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive operational improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Drive daily performance improvements and manage CI activities.
• Create schedules for daily Gemba walk ensuring accountability.

Skills

Lean tools and techniques

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Coaching and training

Education

Degree qualified

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Details

Country: United Kingdom

City: Sheffield

Req ID: 517561

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Company Overview

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 around 3,000 people at about 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 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 around 75,800 people at about 3,160 locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and in Europe.

Without you noticing, our products are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

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, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

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.

Key Competencies & Relevant Experience

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 measurable 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

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (and the option to buy 5 more).
• Westfield health cash plan and 24/7 GP service
• Flexible working
• Free Optical vouchers
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services via Westfield Rewards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Idea scheme including reward vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points
• And so much more!

Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed 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.