Operational Excellence Manager
We are looking to hire an Operational Excellence Manager as we continue to expand operations in Co Galway, the West of Ireland.
The Role
This is a leadership position responsible for the development and implementation of our Operational Excellence program. As Operational Excellence Manager, you will lead all aspects of this program, including continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction projects, and training programs.
Responsibilities:
* Lead all aspects of the Operational Excellence program, including GROWTTH events (Kaizens, VSM, SMED, A3, 5S etc)
* Provide leadership and foster cross-functional teamwork to exceed Operational Excellence targets
* Develop and implement annual cost reduction project (IMPACT) to deliver planned year-on-year saving
* 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 and 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 OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001)
* Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the EHS and Energy Management systems
* Ensure compliance with 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 with 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
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
* 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%)