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Operational Excellence Manager

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact Email: michelle.mcinerney@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 22738

Our client based in Co Galway ise looking to hire an Operational Excellence Manager as they continue to expand operations here in the West.

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The Role

As the Operational Excellence Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership of the program and all aspects of continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of the Operational Excellence (GROWTTH®) program.

  • Provide leadership and foster cross-functional teamwork to exceed Operational Excellence targets.

  • Lead the annual cost reduction project (IMPACT), to deliver planned year-on-year savings.

  • Lead GROWTTH® events (Kaizens, VSM, SMED, A3, 5S, etc.) and systemise the output.

  • Continuously improve the skills and behaviors of everyone in the company through training, coaching and mentoring in Lean Operations and EXCELL Behaviours.

  • Promote the GROWTTH® program across the company and provide updates and reports to the wider organization.

  • Ensure that the continuous improvement team has the required capabilities and competencies.

  • Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere. Ensure that people management issues are effectively resolved in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

  • Ensure that all changes are implemented in compliance with the QMS, (ISO13485 / FDA) and the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001) and other regulatory requirements as relevant to the Company.

  • Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the EHS and Energy Management systems.

  • Ensure compliance will all EHS requirements to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.

  • Ensure that EHS requirements are considered before implementing change so that potential hazards or risks are identified and mitigated.

  • Ensure compliance will all Quality Management System requirements.

  • Keep your skills current and be conversant with the latest developments in Operations Excellence.

  • Be flexible and take on other duties which the Company may assign you from time to time. These ‘other duties’ will be agreed with Management prior to any assignment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering or related field.

  • Qualification in Lean Operations (MSc, Black Belt or equivalent).

  • A minimum of ten years of progressive experience with medical device manufacturing in an engineering and production environment.

  • Five or more years in a leadership position leading the implementation of operations excellence.

  • Successful experience leading and developing cross-functional teams and organizational talent.

  • Experience in a metric-driven culture.

  • Experience with ISO standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

  • Thorough knowledge of lean operations principles and practices.

  • Thorough knowledge of Six Sigma practices.

  • The applicant will be a passionate “Lean” practitioner, with initiative and leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work with limited supervision and lead a cross-functional team.

  • Ability to travel as required (20%).

For more information and a confidential discussion on the role, please contact Michelle Mc Inerney.

michelle.mcinerney@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091 706717