Job Title: Operations Excellence Manager – Ireland Location: Castlebar / Drogheda Reporting To: Operations Lead – Ireland

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Methodology Application: Utilise methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement techniques.
• Data Analysis: Analyse data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leaders, and stakeholders to implement successful changes and drive results.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver training on new processes and methodologies to ensure adoption and sustainability.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on the performance of implemented changes and continuously improve processes based on data and feedback.
• Change Management: Facilitate change management processes to ensure successful implementation of new processes and systems.
• Hoshin / Strategy Deployment: Facilitate top-down initiatives into defined projects across the plant footprint; train Plant Managers and CI Managers to cascade into their sites.
• Program Oversight: Maintain overall program management, report writing, and project tracking.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to drive the right behaviours through a systematic approach, setting teams up for success.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

Experience

• Proven track record within Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement roles.
• Experience in leading and supporting PDCA, DMAIC problem solving, project management, and facilitation of kaizen events.

For further information on this Operational Excellence Manager role in Mayo or Drogheda 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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