Operational Excellence Specialist
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Sligo, Ireland |
| Sector | Operations & Manufacturing |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Mary King |
| Job Ref | 1002839 |
| Job Views | 591 |
- Description
- Team Horizon is seeking a Operational Excellence Specialist for our client based in Sligo.As the new OpEx Specialist, you will support the implementation of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs throughout the organization. The job entails supporting internal teams including network change agents to identify opportunities that significantly reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
Reporting to the OpEx Manager you will be joining a young and vibrant team and will have an opportunity to work with advanced technology and processes that help improve patient lives on a global scale.
Why you should apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
What you will be doing:
Delivering continuous improvement initiatives throughout the company to meet service, quality and cost objectives.
Support excellence in the day-to-day management of the business through implementation and maintenance of daily management tools.
Support functional leadership and assigned teams with the development of both strategic project portfolios and detailed project plans.
Establish/maintain a network of change agents and be the focal point for continuous improvement expertise and troubleshooting within all support functions.
Apply the concepts, tools, and training techniques of Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma philosophies
Influence/motivate senior management to identify opportunities and apply Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma philosophies
Support/motivate project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
Provide regular communication of project status to departmental staff and leadership.
Lead education and training, in partnership with the OpEx team
Presentation of technical data to stakeholders to ensure prompt decisions on training/learning and development in accordance with OpEx initiatives.
Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities
And any other duties as assigned.
What you need to apply:
3rd level qualification required (Bachelor’s degree desirable); preferred disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.
3-5 years’ job-related experience.
Lean Six Sigma Qualification is desirable.
Experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment is an advantage.
Strong Organizational and Planning skills
Capability to prioritize and multi-task.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High accuracy and strong attention to detail
Excellent teamwork skills
Initiative and Innovation to generate and implement improvements.
