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Business Excellence Manager

Our client is an award-winning global leader in medical devices and they are currently looking for a Business Excellence Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role will be based fully onsite in Tipperary. The Business Excellence Manager will lead the continuous improvement strategy and drive operational excellence across the site. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on embedding a culture of Lean, Six Sigma and Class A principles through strategic initiatives and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Business Excellence function, aligning resources to meet strategic goals.

  • Recruits, coaches, and develops organizational talent.

  • Develop and implement a site-wide Business Excellence roadmap using AVOS, Lean, Six Sigma, and Class A methodologies.

  • Drive cost and performance improvement initiatives through continuous improvement programs.

  • Develop a digital lean strategy to create efficiencies across the business and foster new ways of working and managing the business.

  • Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.

  • Demonstrates effective change leadership

  • Develop, monitor and adjust the annual budget for the department.

Requirements:

  • A seasoned leader with 9+ years of experience in business excellence or related field.

  • Hold a minimum NFQ Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.

  • Skilled in strategic planning, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.

  • Background in regulated environments – medical device, pharma, manufacturing.

  • Strong influencing and leadership skills.

  • Digital operational experience. 

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Megan O’Doherty

megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021-4911066