Continuous Improvement Manager

KORE Insulation; Ulster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KORE Insulation in Ireland seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the design, deployment and sustained operation of our Enterprise Excellence system. You will embed continuous improvement across the Group and connect strategy with measurable outcomes.

You will coordinate the Enterprise Excellence roadmap, build capability and ensure better ways of working are sustained across functions, while aligning with ISO management systems and the business operating rhythm.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-functional CI programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Shingo, Lean Six Sigma and problem solving.
• Experience with performance systems and benefits realisation.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical, commercial focus; familiarity with regulated environments.
• Relevant qualification in business/engineering/operations/quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Enterprise Excellence roadmap and improvement priorities.
• Translate strategy into department plans, objectives and actions.
• Embed continuous improvement across all functions.
• Apply Lean, Shingo, Lean Six Sigma, A3 problem solving and standard work.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects and build a pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop management systems, KPIs and structured review routines.
• Map end-to-end value streams and strengthen process ownership.
• Develop CI champions and process owners in problem solving.
• Support AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support Commercial, Sales and Marketing to operate a growth system.

Skills

Lean methodology

Shingo principles

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Education

Relevant qualification in business/engineering/operations/quality

Tools

ISO management systems

Balanced scorecards

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager | Cavan

Drive improvement. Build capability. Deliver measurable results.

KORE Insulation is looking for an Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the design, deployment and sustained operation of our Enterprise Excellence system. This role will embed continuous improvement across the Group and connect strategy with measurable outcomes.

The opportunity

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will coordinate our Enterprise Excellence roadmap, build improvement capability and help ensure better ways of working are sustained. You will work across departments to strengthen processes, leadership, data and problem-solving while integrating improvements with our ISO management systems and business operating rhythm.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating the 12–18 month Enterprise Excellence roadmap and improvement priorities
• Translating Group strategy into departmental plans, objectives and accountable actions
• Embedding continuous improvement across all functions
• Applying Lean, Shingo principles, Lean Six Sigma, A3 problem solving and standard work
• Leading cross-functional improvement projects and building a pipeline of opportunities
• Developing tiered management, balanced scorecards, KPIs and structured review routines
• Mapping and improving end-to-end value streams and strengthening process ownership
• Developing leaders, CI champions and process owners in structured problem solving
• Supporting responsible AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives
• Supporting Commercial, Sales and Marketing to operate a measurable growth system
• Ensuring improvements support safety, quality, sustainability and regulatory compliance

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-functional continuous improvement or transformation programmes
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Shingo principles, Lean Six Sigma and structured problem solving
• Experience with tiered management, performance systems and benefits realisation
• Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial and customer focus with strong analytical capability
• Experience within an integrated management system or regulated environment
• A relevant business, engineering, operations, quality or related qualification

This Continuous Improvement Manager role will suit someone who can influence across functions, develop capability and turn strategy into measurable, sustainable improvement.

Join KORE as our Continuous Improvement Managerand help embed continuous improvement as a practical way of working across the Group.