Lean Practitioner - GBS in Aylesford

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.

Role: Interim Lean Practitioner required for 14-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and practice GBS tools as we continue to instil a culture of continuous improvement across the plant. You will operate in all areas of manufacturing as well as the warehouse to make localised improvements with the people who work in the area. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the identification and delivery of 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.
• Local and companywide communication of CI activity, progress and benefits.
• Support problem solving events to address specific business issues relating to capacity, efficiency, and productivity in a structured and sustainable way.

Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience in supporting Lean activities.
• Qualification in Lean / CI desirable but not required.
• A fast learner with an interest in process improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including advanced skills with Excel.
• Effective communicator across all levels, with an engaging / influencing style.
• Organisational and planning skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 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.

At 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.