Operational Excellence Lead

Jacksonstone Recruitment Ltd; Arklow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead in Arklow. This full-time role involves driving continuous improvement through OpEx strategies, coaching teams, and executing strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, possess a Lean Six Sigma background, and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven track record in Lean / Six Sigma.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Operational Excellence tools and methodologies.
• Coach teams to build OpEx capability.
• Execute strategic OpEx initiatives for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Operational Excellence Lead – Business Excellence Department

📍 Arklow | 🕒 Full-time

Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and building high-performing teams? We’re looking for an Operational Excellence Lead to champion our Business Excellence system and embed OpEx principles across all levels of the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and integration of Operational Excellence (OpEx) tools, methodologies, and mindsets.
• Coach and mentor teams to build OpEx capability and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and execute strategic OpEx initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable business impact.
• Stay ahead of industry best practices and lead benchmarking and maturity assessments.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven track record in Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive results through collaboration.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Master Black Belt preferred).

If you’re an experienced OpEx professional ready to make a tangible impact and shape a culture of excellence — we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.