Lean Manufacturing & Digitalisation Leader

Hero Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment is seeking a Lean Manufacturing & Digitalisation Manager to lead continuous improvement and digital transformation in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality and IT to drive measurable performance gains.

The role combines Lean methods, Industry 4.0, automation and data analytics to deliver real-time visibility, improved throughput and cost reductions on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Lean, 5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, Kanban and Standard Work.
• Experience delivering digitalisation or Industry 4.0 projects.
• Experience with MES/SCADA/IoT or similar systems.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, or Java.
• Experience in data processing and shop-floor digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean strategy across production areas, incorporating 5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, Kanban and Standard Work.
• Conduct Gemba walks, reviews and data analysis to identify waste and bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events and coaching to build a sustainable Lean culture.
• Define and monitor KPIs focused on productivity, OEE, scrap, quality and throughput.
• Develop and implement structured improvement programmes aligned with business objectives.
• Identify Industry 4.0 opportunities and drive digitalisation projects on the shop floor.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Data Analytics

Industrial Engineering

OEE

Automation

Python

C#

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

MES

SCADA

IoT

Machine Connectivity

Python

C#

Java

Data Analytics

Job description

HERO Recruitment is seeking a Lean Manufacturing & Digitalisation Manager to lead continuous improvement and digital transformation in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality and IT to drive measurable performance gains.

The role combines Lean methods, Industry 4.0, automation and data analytics to deliver real-time visibility, improved throughput and cost reductions on the shop floor.