Head of Lean
Posted 7 days 6 hours ago by Polypipe Building Services
time left to apply End Date: August 18, 2025 (2 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR101139
Closing Date for Application:
Sunday 17/08/2025Closing Date for Application:
Sunday 17/08/2025Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems,Polypipe Building Servicesleverages 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
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
About UsAt Polypipe we recognise the contribution our people make to our success and are committed to attracting talent from a wide and diverse pool.
Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we know that they are the key to ensuring our long-term sustainability, enabling us to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers and the wider construction industry, and we offer rewarding career opportunities to individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact.
And that is why we are passionate about developing a culture of trust and innovation, one that values and celebrates the contributions of each and every team member. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.