Job Description
Company description:
Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, Chedd Max and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more information, visit Job description: Business Excellence (Lean) Specialist, 12 Month FTC Lough Egish/Virginia Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches.
Role Profile Business Excellence and continuous improvement are at the heart of Tirlns success.
Our Business Excellence system based on LEAN methodology and principles incorporates industry best practice to achieve sustainable high performance.
This role will report to the Tirln Business Excellence Manager, you will work as part of a highly motivated and experienced Business Excellence team as well as site-based stakeholders to bring continuous improvement to life each day.
Key Responsibilities Providing support in the area of operational excellence and continuously improving the LEAN maturity of the site you will support Contributing to the development of strategy focused on embedding a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across the Tirln business Ensuring that the site daily management system (3 M), KPI reviews and continuous improvement forums are embedded at all levels of the site Lead the RCA process and ensure its effectiveness in the elimination of waste in the site processes Coaching and mentoring of employees at all levels in the use of LEAN systems & tools Facilitating the development, implementation & governance of business process improvement projects Building and maintaining effective working relationships across the business to ensure appropriate alignment with business process improvement projects Proactively working with people in all areas of the business to seek out opportunities for the elimination of waste and non-value added activity Recognising the importance of budget targets, constantly strive to reduce costs and improve efficiencies through a detailed knowledge of the process and a continuous goal of eliminating waste Communicating and engaging with people at all levels within the business in order to promote awareness and engagement Ensuring that the Business Excellence approach remains fully integrated into the business strategy Facilitating structured problem solving as well as training & mentoring site leadership team to embed root cause analysis in all areas
Key Requirements:
Third level qualification or relevant experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement or product development, project management In depth understanding of lean systems with hands on experience utilizing lean tools in an effective manner Knowledge of the Shingo model of operational excellence an advantage Experience in Change Management and/or Project Management an advantage Lean six sigma green belt or black belt certified a distinct advantage Proven track record of delivery of projects within tight time frames Experience working with cross functional teams Experience in dealing with cultural change at all levels Previous experience of training/facilitating groups is a distinct advantage Self-confident with the ability to promote a new way of thinking Highly motivated and self-driven Excellent influencing skills About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.
Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
Values Based Organisation Skills:
Stakeholder management Organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail