Operational Excellence Manager

Galway

The Role A great opportunity to take on the role Operational Excellence Manager for a Medical Device client based in Spiddal Galway. You'll spearhead my clients innovative Growtth® program, driving transformative change through continuous improvement initiatives. You'll lead with full autonomy, shaping the future of their operations and fostering a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Excellence (GROWTTH®) program, surpassing targets through cross-functional teamwork.
• Manage annual cost reduction project (IMPACT) for planned savings.
• Direct GROWTTH® events (Kaizens, VSM, SMED, A3, 5S) and standardize outcomes.
• Enhance company-wide skills in Lean Operations and EXCELL Behaviours through training and coaching.
• Promote GROWTTH® program and provide updates
• Ensure continuous improvement team's capabilities and foster positive team atmosphere.
• Implement changes compliant with QMS, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to EHS and Energy Management system improvements.
• Prioritize EHS compliance for safety and risk mitigation.
• Uphold QMS compliance and stay updated on Operations Excellence advancements.
• Adapt to additional duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering or related field.
• Qualification in Lean Operations (MSc, Black Belt or equivalent).

Required Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience with medical device manufacturing in an engineering and production environment.
• Five or more years in a leadership position leading the implementation of operations excellence.
• Successful experience leading and developing cross-functional teams and organizational talent.
• Experience in a metric driven culture.
• Experience with ISO standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

For further information on this Operational Excellence Manager role in Galway please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/

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