Lean Transformation Engineer II

STERIS; Syston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS in the United Kingdom is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to lead lean initiatives across production and the supply chain, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.

You will train staff on Daily Management System, 5S, visual management, standard work, Kanban and value stream mapping, and you will facilitate Kaizen events, analyze data, and support cost-benefit analyses for capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in a similar related industry/work environment (manufacturing/operations, service, distribution, etc.).
• Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated effective skills: organization, logic/reasoning, interpersonal, communication (oral and written), accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory & productivity and operational performance.
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and systems including Daily Management System, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, and Waste and Loss Reduction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and drive implementation of process enhancements.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and problem‑solving activities to identify waste, eliminate process inefficiencies, and sustain improvements.
• Monitors and oversees Kaizen event follow up activities.
• Analyze operational data, measure process performance, and track key metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support capital expenditure and operational improvement projects through data collection & cost-benefit analysis.
• Maintaining expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement best practices while promoting a culture of operational excellence across the organization.
• Perform other continuous improvement and operational excellence duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Daily Management System

5S

Visual Management

Standard Work

Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

A3 Problem Solving

Waste and Loss Reduction

Job description

STERIS in the United Kingdom is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to lead lean initiatives across production and the supply chain, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.

You will train staff on Daily Management System, 5S, visual management, standard work, Kanban and value stream mapping, and you will facilitate Kaizen events, analyze data, and support cost-benefit analyses for capital projects.