Manufacturing CI Technician - Lean & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

BD Excellence Technician in Enniscorthy is a 12-month fixed-term contract focusing on continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will bridge production and CI, analyse processes, and implement Lean methodologies to deliver measurable efficiency gains.

You will partner with operators and cross-functional teams to train, coach, and sustain best practices while contributing to BD Excellence projects and site-wide improvements.

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.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading or supporting improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with manufacturing operators and cross-functional teams to support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and develop balanced, efficient process flows that optimise productivity, quality, and performance.
• Identify, lead, and implement cost-saving initiatives by improving workflows, reducing waste, and increasing operational efficiency across production areas.
• Collect, document, and evaluate key process data, including material flow, people flow, cycle times, and operational metrics to support improvement activities.
• Deliver hands-on coaching and training to manufacturing operators, ensuring best practice processes are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Drive the adoption of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, and other Continuous Improvement tools to enhance site performance.
• Support and execute process, equipment, and workplace improvement projects that contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Actively contribute to the BD Excellence programme, taking ownership of Continuous Improvement initiatives and helping embed a culture of operational excellence.
• Facilitate and lead Tiered Meetings when required, ensuring actions, improvements, and operational priorities are effectively communicated and tracked.
• Play a key role in Shingijutsu and Continuous Improvement events, working as a facilitator to identify opportunities, engage stakeholders, and deliver sustainable improvements across the site.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

DMAIC

Kaizen

5S

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

BD Excellence Technician in Enniscorthy is a 12-month fixed-term contract focusing on continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will bridge production and CI, analyse processes, and implement Lean methodologies to deliver measurable efficiency gains.

You will partner with operators and cross-functional teams to train, coach, and sustain best practices while contributing to BD Excellence projects and site-wide improvements.