Job Description
eir evo talent have partnered with a leading Irish organisation in the FMCG space, who are currently on the lookout for an Operational Excellence Manager for one of their key sites in Cork. The Operational Excellence Manager will lead, facilitate & support all continuousimprovement activities being undertaken throughout the business. This leadership role will be responsible for the delivery of the site Operational Excellence programme, including the creation, development & implementation of OpEx standards & tools, as well as the facilitation & evolution of OpEx related forums to support site performance goals. The role involves a hands-on approach, working with cross functional teams, and applying project management techniques in driving a structured, data-driven approach to deliver site process improvements in such areas as operational productivity, yield enhancement, product quality, waste reduction & process flow optimisation. The OpEx manager will act as coach & mentor to the site team members, ensuring best practice OpEx methodologies & their practical application, are embedded into the site culture Key Areas of Responsibility: Overall ownership of site OpEx Programme Lead, facilitate & support all continuous improvement projects & activities Identify and drive operational process improvement initiatives in line withgroup and local site operational goals. Development of standards & tools pertaining to best-in-class OpEx methodologies Facilitation of OpEx related forums Application ofstatistical techniques, lean manufacturing tools, six sigma, & other proven continuous improvement tools to achieve value creation and process optimisation goals Coach & mentor site team in OpEx methodologies & the practical application of same Key Requirements & Competencies: 3rd Level Qualification in Process / Mechanical Engineering or Food/Dairy Science Lean Six Sigma black belt qualification or equivalent. Min. 5 years experience in a process improvement role Manufacturing industry experience Excellent project management skills Power BI or other data analytics experience (e.g., Tableau) Excellent collaboration and engagement skills across all levels Capable of leading large & small projects in a timely manner A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mind-set Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills Confident to liaise at all levels, articulate with good presentation skills Candidates should hold appropriate RTWs for Ireland i.e. Stamp 4, Irish/British/EU passport. For more information please apply here or contactEoghan Conway/ eir evo talent is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. eir evo talent apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with eir evo talent, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at eir evo talent. Ref:EET6185 Skills: Process Improvement Operational Excellence Lean Six Sigma