Manufacturing Process Lead — Continuous Improvement

Tirlán; Ireland; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tirlán in Ballitore, Co. Kildare, seeks a Process Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing. The role provides shift leadership and ensures safety, quality, and productivity in a dynamic site environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will develop SOPs, analyse data, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance teams. Standard hours are 8:00am–5:00pm with occasional shift cover.

Qualifications

• Must have experience driving continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities to optimise processes and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Act as Shift Manager during planned and unplanned absences.
• Champion health, safety, quality, and food safety across operations.
• Coach, mentor and support colleague development.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

Tirlán in Ballitore, Co. Kildare, seeks a Process Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing. The role provides shift leadership and ensures safety, quality, and productivity in a dynamic site environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will develop SOPs, analyse data, and collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance teams. Standard hours are 8:00am–5:00pm with occasional shift cover.