Continuous Improvement Lead

4 weeks ago

Aylesford, United Kingdom Polypipe Building Services Full time

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.


Overview: Helping to build a culture of sustainable change through continuous improvement, roll-out and embedding of the 'Genuit Business System', and application of lean methodologies in order to meet the Polypipe Building Services strategic priorities for growth and sustainability.

Emphasis will be on lean focused activities and initiatives across transactional and operational processes, supporting the Senior Leadership Team in achieving business excellence.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Put our customers first by delivering improvements that add value for our customers.
  • Central to the deployment of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) methodology and initiatives aligned to the 'Genuit Business System'.
  • Identifying and delivering improvement activities across the business through lean process improvement and reduction of non-value add activity / waste.
  • Planning, facilitating and leading Kaizen activities and events.
  • Using Process Mapping / Value Stream Mapping to identify process inefficiency and reduce non-value add activity and waste.
  • Teaching and coaching of CI to cross functional teams, providing expertise and knowledge in lean methodology, such as problem-solving techniques and Value Stream Mapping / waste reduction, and standardisation.
  • Create a structure for the deployment of the CI training.
  • Effective project management of CI activities with documented implementation plans.
  • Local and companywide communication of CI activity, progress and benefits.
  • Introduction of KPI’s and metrics to monitor the benefits of CI related improvement and change.
  • Representing Polypipe Building Services at Group CI networking events and meetings to share and learn from best practice.
  • Support problem solving events to address specific business issues relating to capacity, efficiency, and productivity in a structured and sustainable way.


Skills & Requirements:

  • Experience in a similar continuous improvement role.
  • Experienced in project management and deployment.
  • A good understanding of Lean CI tools and principals such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, 7 Wastes, SMED, Daily Management.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including advanced skills with Excel.
  • Analytical, data driven & structured.
  • Effective communicator across all levels, with an engaging / influencing style.
  • Organisational and planning skills.
  • Qualification in CI / Lean (such as Six Sigma / Industry 4.0).
  • Technical qualification is desirable (Engineering, Business Management).


Working hours and benefits:

  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • 25 days holiday entitlement
  • Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
  • Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)
  • Free flu vouchers
  • Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
  • Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
  • Free on-site parking

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