Lean Six Sigma Project Engineer

Abbott; Cootehill; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead and support continuous improvement across the Cootehill site, embedding Lean methodologies to deliver business transformation.

The role focuses on driving productivity, cost-efficiency and digital-enabled improvements, with Lean Six Sigma leadership and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Technology, Business, Engineering or related discipline, or 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume, dynamic production environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification with knowledge of DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, 5S and Standard Work is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Champion Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma across the site.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects and drive sustainable change across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes and improve efficiency, quality and cost performance.
• Support delivery and financial reporting of the site Margin Improvement Program, and develop a sustainable year-on-year pipeline of improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute Lean initiatives to drive productivity, standardisation and operational excellence.
• Support the identification and implementation of digital/data-driven solutions to improve performance, including Power BI and Power Apps where appropriate.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Support departments in achieving KPIs through Lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Assist with the site’s Ideas to Action programme, promoting engagement and sharing best practices.
• Support Lean capability training, including RCA, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping and 6S housekeeping.
• Undertake other Operational Excellence and site improvement projects.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Lean Six Sigma

Power BI

Power Apps

Continuous Improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Third level qualification in Technology/Business/Engineering or related (or 5+ years experience)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead and support continuous improvement across the Cootehill site, embedding Lean methodologies to deliver business transformation.

The role focuses on driving productivity, cost-efficiency and digital-enabled improvements, with Lean Six Sigma leadership and cross-functional collaboration across departments.