Lean & Kaizen Business Analyst - Hybrid Dublin

Advanced Resource Managers; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers is seeking a Lean transformation consultant for a Dublin-based, 2-year contract with hybrid working (3 days on site). The role focuses on analysing end-to-end workflows, mapping current-state processes and designing optimized future states to eliminate waste.

You will baseline data, apply core Lean tools, and lead cross-functional workshops to deliver measurable improvements that tie to business value and financial metrics.

Qualifications

• Analyse end-to-end workflows and map current state processes.
• Baseline FTEs and perform qualitative and quantitative data analyses.
• Knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban, JIT, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work, 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3.
• Collect baseline metrics (takt time, cycle time, lead time, throughput) and use Minitab or workflow modelling.
• Gain buy-in across all levels from shop floor to executive leadership.
• Run Kaizen events and cross-functional problem-solving sessions.
• Shift mindsets toward Kaizen and sustain improvements.
• Link improvements to financial metrics, customer value and strategy.
• Experience managing project scopes, milestones and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and cross-functional problem-solving workshops.
• Engage stakeholders and clearly communicate outputs.
• Manage project scope, milestones and timelines while delivering client objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Lean tools

Data analysis

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Minitab

Workflow modelling

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers is seeking a Lean transformation consultant for a Dublin-based, 2-year contract with hybrid working (3 days on site). The role focuses on analysing end-to-end workflows, mapping current-state processes and designing optimized future states to eliminate waste.

You will baseline data, apply core Lean tools, and lead cross-functional workshops to deliver measurable improvements that tie to business value and financial metrics.