Multi-Site Operational Excellence Transformation
Client: Saint-Gobain UK, Global Manufacturing Leader
Led by: Lee Bellis, GEMBEX Founding Consultant
Saint-Gobain UK partnered with Lee to elevate operational performance across six manufacturing sites.
The initiative focused on creating a zero-harm working environment, improving customer service, boosting plant OEE, and embedding a sustainable Lean culture across all functions.
Drive Lean transformation across six operational sites
Improve safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Standardize processes and elevate site-wide performance
Build internal capability through training and leadership development
Lean Training & Coaching: Delivered site-wide training in 5S, TPM, Visual Factory, and Standardisation. Introduced Ownership Leaders from the shop floor upward to foster grassroots engagement
Compliance & Governance: Ensured full adherence to EH&S, HR, Trading Standards, and internal business controls
Process Standardisation: Developed and implemented SOPs, systems, and procedures aligned with best-practice standards
Capability Building: Provided targeted training in problem-solving and continuous improvement tools to internal teams and external partners
Embedded a value-adding Lean culture across all six sites
Improved plant OEE and customer service metrics
Strengthened compliance and operational governance
Elevated team ownership and engagement in continuous improvement
Contributed to the development of the group-wide Manufacturing Operational Excellence strategy
This project demonstrated the impact of combining technical rigor with people-first leadership.
By starting with the shop floor and scaling upward, the transformation became both operational and cultural.
The standardised systems and empowered teams continue to drive performance and resilience across the UK network.