Business Improvement Specialist (Warehouse & Distribution)
Epwin Group Plc
Improve warehouse & distribution processes, lead lean projects, boost efficiency.
17 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Telford, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
2,151 Employees
Service Specialisms
Manufacture of energy efficient building products
Supply chain for repair, maintenance and improvement
New build sector support
Social housing sector supply
Extrusion and moulding of PVC‑u profiles
Fabrication and distribution of windows and doors
Composite decking and panels
GRP prefabricated building components
Sector Specialisms
Repair
Maintenance
Improvement
New build
Social housing
Private housing
Commercial building
Trade sector
Role
What you would be doing
process visibility
wms enhancements
layout optimisation
a3 obeya
kpi monitoring
pick accuracy
- Provide visibility and control of critical core process parameters.
- Promote and Display the Epwin Core Values.
- Support implementation of WMS enhancements and warehouse layout optimisation.
- Reduce wasted time and unnecessary cost within the business processes.
- Facilitate development projects in line with the WSD operational strategy using A3 / Obeya approach.
- Work with respective colleagues to resolve low level core process issues.
- Provide clear & accurate analysis / reports that measure improvements made.
- Project a positive attitude in all aspects of your work and collaborate with cross functional departments to promote a strong team culture.
- Work positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.
- Ensure KPI targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People & Environment are consistently achieved.
- Challenge current working practices and exercise creativity and innovation in resolving issues.
- Represent the organisation in a positive way as to avoid the damage of corporate image or bringing the company into disrepute.
- Monitor the adherence of company policies and safe systems of work throughout the Hortonwood site.
- Ensure effective communication to staff of project scope / potential benefits, changes to systems, processes and/or procedures.
- Provide practical and analytical justification to enable effective delivery of warehousing & distribution improvement projects.
- Drive improvements in pick accuracy, lines picked per FTE, and inventory accuracy.
What you bring
six sigma
project management
wms
warehouse layout
lean manufacturing
business improvement
- Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt
- Good practical understanding of business improvement, 5S workplace organisation, visual management, A3 problem solving, project management, lean manufacturing and operations excellence is required.
- Adherence to all organisational policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality.
- Driven by results – Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standards
- Ability to lead cross-functional improvement projects and engage stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of WMS systems and warehouse layout design.
- Strategic agility – recognition of a changing need and speed of response, rapid reaction to challenges
- Proven experience in warehouse operations and logistics performance improvement.
- Action orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time frames
- Effective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal
- Experience within a Business Improvement role previously
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Company
Overview
1976 Founded
Year Established
Year the company was established as one of the UK’s earliest PVC‑U window fabricators.
2014 Listed
Year of Stock Market Listing
Year the company became listed on the London Stock Exchange.
£430m Revenue
Annual Revenue Figure
Revenue in 2022, reflecting consistent operating profits and growth.
- Grows through innovation and acquisitions.
- Expanded into roofline, cladding, rainwater, decking, and GRP building components.
- Serves customers including private homeowners, social housing providers, new-build developers, and installers.
- Portfolio includes PVC windows, doors & curtain walling, composite decking, cladding, roofline trims, rainwater systems, and GRP prefabricated structures.
- Projects range from social housing refurbishments to new-build estates, retail, and trade merchant installations across the UK.
- Notable for integrating post-industrial and recycled PVC into manufacturing.
- Honesty
- Enthusiasm
- Respect
- Trust
- Teamwork
8% Improvement 2023-2022
Energy Efficiency
The company reduced energy intensity per £m gross revenue by 8% in comparison to the previous year.
45% Recycled Content
Achieved through innovative co-extrusion tooling, this increase enhances sustainability in profile production.
Five Products 2024
Environmental Recognition
Five products received Environmental Product Declarations, showcasing commitment to transparency and sustainability.
- Sustainability-linked loan facility with KPIs tied to energy intensity and PVC recycling
- Expanded recycling capacity via Poly‑Pure acquisition, operational by end‑2023
- Zero-to-landfill policy and long-standing recycling of waste bar lengths into 100% recycled composite material
- First UK systems company to achieve VinylPlus® Product Label
- Reporting under TCFD requirements began in 2023; Sustainability Forum established quarterly reporting to Board
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduced via energy efficiency and fleet optimisation; working on Scope 3 understanding and net-zero pathway
- Net-zero target: Group has not yet announced a specific net-zero target date but is working on establishing a viable pathway
2,000 employees
Workforce Size
Approximately 2,000 employees are based in the UK.
- Publishes Gender Pay Gap report (accessible via its website)
- Operates whistle‑blowing and ethics codes in Employee Handbook for all employees
- Mandatory modern slavery training for senior management and relevant employees, with periodic refresher and quarterly new‑starter review
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