Job Description
Continuous Improvement Lead Dublin Permanent role As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead, your primary responsibility will be to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within our organisation, with responsibility on an all-island basis. You will play a crucial role in identifying, analysing, and implementing process enhancements to optimize productivity, quality, and efficiency across our operations. Functions of the role: Lead the delivery of the Continuous Improvement programme. Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Propose and implement process improvement initiatives, methodologies, and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute action plans, including process redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction. Process Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing processes, workflows, and systems Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse relevant data to measure performance indicators. Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance the understanding and adoption of continuous improvement principles and methodologies. Support site management with driving safety and quality improvements Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and lead improvement projects to ensure their successful execution. Change Management: Support organizational change efforts by effectively communicating the benefits, goals, and expected outcomes of improvement initiatives. Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards Requirements: 3rd level education in a relevant area Experience in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and analyse data using statistical tools and techniques. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile. Familiarity with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause analysis and ability to leverage these capabilities to deliver financial and non-financial results. Experience in helping to implement or run problem solving, performance control or value stream mapping. Proven ability to train and develop individuals and teams on the methods and tools of CI Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence people and communicate at different levels of the organization. Project management abilities, including planning, organization, and prioritization skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI or other tools/software. Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to keep pace with evolving industry practices. Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable. Clean driver’s license, regular travel to different client locations around the island of Ireland will be expected. #J-18808-Ljbffr