Continuous Improvement Engineer

Country: United Kingdom
City: Sheffield
Req ID: 517561
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Leviat unites the expertise, skills and resources of CRH's construction accessories companies in a single global organisation.

We imagine, model and make engineered products and innovative construction solutions for a dynamic industry. We support ambitious construction partners to build better, safer, stronger and faster, and help turn awe-inspiring architectural visions into reality. By combining our strengths, we are more agile and responsive to evolving customer needs. From the build of new schools, hospitals, homes and critical infrastructure, to the repair and maintenance of heritage structures, our engineering skills and product technology are making a difference around the world.

Our engineers provide technical design assistance at every stage of a project, from initial planning to installation and beyond. Our technical support services range from simple product selection through to the development of a fully customised project-specific design solution. Our digital engineering tools include industry-leading calculation and design software and Building Information Modelling objects.

Helping to develop a more sustainable built environment is one of the biggest contributions Leviat makes to the communities in which we operate.

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 .

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Hands on approach
• Drives Results
• Strong Coach
• Analytical mindset
• Collaborator
• Excellent motivator
• Drives vision and purpose
• Courage
• Resilience
• Good decision quality

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (plus 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 Programmes
• Idea scheme including reward vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points
• And so much more!