Op Ex Specialist

PE Global (UK); Ballytivnan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national Pharma client in Sligo is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist. The role involves executing continuous improvement strategies and supporting Lean Six Sigma initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience, with a preference for Lean Six Sigma certification. This contract position requires strong organizational skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. Interested individuals should submit their CV to apply.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years’ job-related experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt is desirable.
• Experience in a busy manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service, quality, and cost objectives.
• Support management through daily management tools implementation.
• Develop strategic project portfolios and detailed project plans.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Operational Excellence Specialist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Sligo.

This is a contract position.

The role:

The function of the Operational Excellence Specialist is to support implementation of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs throughout the organization.

The function of the OpEx specialist is to support implementation of Lean Six Sigma and continuous programs throughout the organization. The job entails supporting internal teams of network change agents to identify opportunities to significantly reduce operating costs, improve efficiency and lead the implementation efforts to achieve these improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing continuous improvement efforts throughout the company to meet service, quality and cost objectives
• Support excellence in the day-to-day management of the business through implementation and maintenance of daily management tools.
• Support functional leadership and assigned teams with development of both strategic project portfolios and detailed project plans
• Establish/maintain network of change agents and be the focal point for continuous improvement expertise and troubleshooting within all support functions.
• Apply the concepts, tools and training techniques of Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma philosophies
• Influence/motivate senior management to identify opportunities and apply Lean, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma philosophies
• Support/motivate project teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Provide regular communication of project status to departmental staff and leadership
• Lead education and training, in partnership with the OpEx team.
• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.

• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.

• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in eAchieve;
• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on eAchieve;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management.
• 1-3+ years’ job-related experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt is desirable.
• Experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment is an advantage
• Strong Organizational and Planning skills

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up to date CV to [e-mail]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***