Job Title: Operations Excellence Manager IRL

Location: Castlebar/Drogheda

Reporting To: Operations Lead IRL  . 

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Methodology Application: Utilize methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement techniques.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leaders, and other stakeholders to implement successful changes and drive results.
• Training and 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: Be able to facilitate top-down initiatives into defined projects across plant footprint, be able to train Plant Managers and CI Managers to cascade into their sites. 
• Maintaining overall program, report writing and project tracking. 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies, as well as strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Driving the right behaviours through a systematic approach setting our teams up for success.

Education:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business or a related field.
   

Experience:

• Proven track record within Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement role.
• Experience of leading/supporting PDCA, DMAIC Problem Solving, Project Management and facilitation of kaizen events.