Operational Excellence Facilitator - Lean & Kaizen

KOSTAL Group; Mallow; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL IRELAND GmbH is seeking an Operational Excellence Facilitator to drive lean initiatives and cross-functional improvements in its Abbeyfeale and Mallow facilities. You will lead value-stream optimization, coach teams, and facilitate change across departments; 1–2 years in Kostal or similar environment is valued.

English communication skills are essential, with opportunities to mentor others and work within an international network to share best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or NFQ Level 6/7/8 or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with project management software and practices; PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Experience in process mapping and continuous improvement tools; Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and realize optimization potentials in the operations and administration context.
• Preparation, coordination, support and participation in maturity and performance improvement projects.
• Driving and monitoring project progress and trigger escalation as required.
• Completing project and summarizing the project results of maturity and performance improvements based on data/KPIs.
• Being part of an international network with focus to share knowledge and spread improvements.
• Mentor teams/members throughout the process, ensuring efficiency and use of improvement methodologies and tools.
• Follow Operational Excellence Project methodology.
• Proactively demonstrate responsibility for health, safety and environmental issues among your team.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

English

Education

NFQ Level 6/7/8 Engineering degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PM software

Job description

KOSTAL IRELAND GmbH is seeking an Operational Excellence Facilitator to drive lean initiatives and cross-functional improvements in its Abbeyfeale and Mallow facilities. You will lead value-stream optimization, coach teams, and facilitate change across departments; 1–2 years in Kostal or similar environment is valued.

English communication skills are essential, with opportunities to mentor others and work within an international network to share best practices.