Lean Practitioner - GBS

Job Description

Polypipe Building Services is a leading provider of engineered above-ground drainage and water supply systems. Through its renowned Terrain brand, the business designs and delivers solutions for commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and leisure projects, supporting engineers, contractors, and local authorities with over 50 years of industry expertise.

Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic Interim Lean Practitioner to join our team on a 14-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your continuous improvement expertise while supporting the rollout of the Genuit Business System (GBS) across the business.

Working across manufacturing, warehousing, and support functions, you will help identify and deliver sustainable improvements, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance through the application of lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques. The role offers valuable hands-on experience in continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, warehousing, and support functions, focusing on waste reduction and process efficiency.

• Apply lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance.

• Plan, facilitate, and lead Kaizen workshops, improvement events, and process improvement activities.

• Work collaboratively with frontline teams to implement practical and sustainable improvements within their areas of responsibility.

• Support structured problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis, to address operational challenges and improve business performance.

• Assist with the rollout, embedding, and ongoing development of the Genuit Business System (GBS) across the site.

• Monitor, measure, and report on continuous improvement activities, ensuring benefits are captured, communicated, and sustained.

• Develop and maintain visual management systems, standard work, and performance metrics to support operational excellence.

• Provide coaching and guidance on lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to build capability across the workforce.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging participation in improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• The ability to analyse processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support implementation of solutions.

• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work across multiple departments and functions.

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, operations, or a continuous improvement environment would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Problem Solving techniques is desirable.

Benefits:

• Monday - Friday

• 25 days holiday entitlement.

• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.

• Life assurance.

• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.

• Free on-site parking.