Lean CI Technician: Drive Factory Excellence

BD; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

BD Excellence Technician role based at our Enniscorthy site, Ireland. You will bridge operations and continuous improvement, analysing processes, coaching operators, and leading lean initiatives to deliver measurable productivity and cost improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive DMAIC/Kaizen/5S projects, and participate in Shingijutsu events. BD offers training and development as part of a robust CI culture.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Passion for Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to personal and professional development in CI knowledge.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and quality standards.
• Experience leading or supporting improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Results-driven and ownership mindset, delivering practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with manufacturing operators and cross-functional teams.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and develop balanced, efficient process flows.
• Identify, lead, and implement cost-saving initiatives by improving workflows and reducing waste.
• Collect, document, and evaluate key process data to support improvement activities.
• Deliver hands-on coaching and training to manufacturing operators.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Manufacturing methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S).
• Support and execute process, equipment, and workplace improvement projects.
• Contribute to BD Excellence programme and lead Tiered Meetings when required.
• Participate in Shingijutsu events to identify opportunities and deliver improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

DMAIC

Kaizen

5S

Change adaptability

Continuous improvement

Job description

BD Excellence Technician role based at our Enniscorthy site, Ireland. You will bridge operations and continuous improvement, analysing processes, coaching operators, and leading lean initiatives to deliver measurable productivity and cost improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive DMAIC/Kaizen/5S projects, and participate in Shingijutsu events. BD offers training and development as part of a robust CI culture.