Continuous Improvement Engineer - Leviat
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy. Help us make great architecture possible responsibly and sustainably for everyone, with a global network of insight and expertise.
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.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* 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.
Essential Key Competencies & Relevant Experience
* 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 measurable 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.
Key Leadership Competencies
* Hands on approach
* Drives Results
* Strong Coach
* Analytical mindset
* Collaborator
* Excellent motivator
* Drives vision and purpose
* Courage
* Resilience
* Good decision quality
What’s in it for you?
* 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!
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, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.
Leviat is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
Date: 3 Dec 2025
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