Our client, a leading medical device company based in Galway are looking for an Operational Excellence Manager to join their team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Lead all aspects of the Operational Excellence program.
* Provide leadership and foster cross-functional teamwork to exceed Operational Excellence targets.
* Lean the annual cost reduction project (IMPACT), to deliver planned year-on-year saving.
* Continuously improve the skills and behaviors of everyone in the organization through training, coaching and mentoring in Lean Operations.
* 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.
* 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, Initiative and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Trustworthy, discrete and a high degree of personal integrity.
* Technical ability and acumen.
* Accurate and attention to detail.
* Ability to work with limited supervision and lead a cross functional team.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to travel as required (20%).
Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.
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