Lean & Digital Manufacturing Leader (VPS)

Valeo Kapec.; Tuam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Site VPS Manager in Ireland to lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site. You will champion 5S, TPM, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping, driving waste reduction and productivity improvements on the shop floor.

A strong focus on OEE, quality, and data-driven decision making is essential. The role requires 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing, plus 3+ years delivering digitization projects (MES/SCADA/IoT) and proficiency in industrial programming (Python, C#,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Computer Science, or related field).
• 5+ years hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion the implementation of a comprehensive Lean strategy across all production areas.
• Conduct hands-on Gemba walks and process analysis to identify waste and bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events and workshops, coaching local teams to develop a sustainable continuous improvement culture.
• Define and track KPIs related to productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, and quality.
• Identify opportunities to integrate digital technologies (IoT sensors, data analytics, MES/MOM) to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on development and deployment of software solutions for shop floor applications.
• Solve complex manufacturing problems using structured problem-solving methodologies (PDCA, 8D, Fishbone).
• Ensure successful transfer of new Lean and Digital processes from pilot to full production scale.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Adaptability

Production Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

C#

Java

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Site VPS Manager in Ireland to lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site. You will champion 5S, TPM, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping, driving waste reduction and productivity improvements on the shop floor.

A strong focus on OEE, quality, and data-driven decision making is essential. The role requires 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing, plus 3+ years delivering digitization projects (MES/SCADA/IoT) and proficiency in industrial programming (Python, C#,