Continuous Improvement Coach

Life Science Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coach to support site operations in Limerick. The role involves driving continuous improvement through Lean principles and digital transformation. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 3–5 years of experience leading improvement projects. Certification in Lean methodologies is required along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience leading improvement projects.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt or similar certification.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of the daily management system.
• Establish metrics integration across the site.
• Coach key roles in the organization to implement best practices.
• Provide real-time coaching in functional and flow team huddles.
• Lead the establishment of the CCI & OE systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Change management

Knowledge of Lean/CI methodologies

Experience with digital transformation initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, science, IT, or related field

Tools

Lean tools

Digital LEAN tools

Job description

Overview

Continuous Improvement Coach
Our client, a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer, is recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Coach to join their team on a permanent basis. As Continuous Improvement Coach, you will support site readiness and drive continuous improvement once operations begin. The focus is on embedding Lean principles, digital transformation, and operational excellence to improve safety, quality, reliability, productivity, cost, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of the daily management system (DMS) utilizing digital LEAN tools
• Establish the integration and flow of metrics cross functionally site wide. Maintain and sustain the technical aspect of the Digital Integration Tool and Lean Management System
• Leverage results of systems assessment with associated feedback processes and follow-up governance mechanisms to coach key roles in the organization and implement best practices
• Attend all functional and flow team huddles to offer live coaching and provide feedback to identify waste or process improvement items. Ensure full integration and alignment to KPIs for each huddle area
• Lead the establishment of the CCI & OE systems within assigned areas, including the components and their interactions
• Facilitate the deployment of system standards
• Facilitate and execute the process of systems governance and assessment – i.e., health, maturity, and performance – as well as the continuous improvement of the systems
• Capture benefits of CCI program and report to site & executive leadership teams
• Contribute to the CCI&OE program strategy within the assigned area of responsibility (site/function)
• Collaborate with central CCI&OE function to provide input into the CCI & OE systems design
• Lead and/or partner on a variety of engagements, within the site/function as well as network level within Manufacturing & Quality
• Serve as CCI Coach partnering with Business Area Leads to facilitate the chosen methodology for the given project (e.g., Lean Lighthouse, Kaizen Event)
• Provide support to ensure robust Organizational Change Management and Monitoring Plans are in place to sustain improvements
• Engage routinely with sponsors to provide status and escalate where appropriate as issues arise
• Ensure Lean principles and tools are integrated into both project execution and solution design
• Partner with site leadership/ other functions, including site lead team and other governance forums, to identify and prioritize major productivity improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, science, IT, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience leading improvement projects
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt or similar level of Lean Coach / Practitioner Certification
• Knowledge of Lean/CI methodologies
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and change management skills
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives

For more information please contact Sinéad Cullen on [phone] or [e-mail]