Continuous Improvement Lead

  • Dublin South
  • Negotiable
  • Full Time

Description

Continuous Improvement Lead

Dublin 

Permanent role 

As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead, your primary responsibility will be to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within our organisation, with responsibility on an all-island basis. You will play a crucial role in identifying, analysing, and implementing process enhancements to optimize productivity, quality, and efficiency across our operations.

 

Functions of the role:

  • Lead the delivery of the Continuous Improvement programme. 
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Propose and implement process improvement initiatives, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute action plans, including process redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction.
  • Process Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing processes, workflows, and systems
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse relevant data to measure performance indicators. 
  • Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance the understanding and adoption of continuous improvement principles and methodologies. 
  • Support site management with driving safety and quality improvements
  • Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and lead improvement projects to ensure their successful execution.
  • Change Management: Support organizational change efforts by effectively communicating the benefits, goals, and expected outcomes of improvement initiatives. 
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards 

 

Requirements:

  • 3rd level education in a relevant area
  • Experience in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and analyse data using statistical tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile.
  • Familiarity with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause analysis and ability to leverage these capabilities to deliver financial and non-financial results.
  • Experience in helping to implement or run problem solving, performance control or value stream mapping.
  • Proven ability to train and develop individuals and teams on the methods and tools of CI
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence people and communicate at different levels of the organization.
  • Project management abilities, including planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI or other tools/software.
  • Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to keep pace with evolving industry practices.
  • Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Clean driver’s license, regular travel to different client locations around the island of Ireland will be expected.

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    Overview

    • DR23456xxxx
    • Dublin South
    • Negotiable
    • Full Time
    • 25th of July
    • IT
    Danielle Richardson

    Danielle Richardson