Operational Excellence Specialist (GMP)

Tandem Project Management Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Project Management Ltd. is seeking an OpEx Specialist (GMP) to join a biopharmaceutical company in West Dublin, reporting to the Head of Operational Excellence.

The successful candidate will lead strategic projects, improve operational processes and develop cross-functional capabilities with emphasis on operational excellence, digital innovation and end-to-end process transformation. Candidates must be based in the Republic of Ireland and have European Citizenship or a valid Stamp 4.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business or related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience delivering strategy and business excellence systems in a complex, matrixed organisation, preferably in a GxP environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain efficiency initiatives to optimise resources and minimise waste.
• Embed continuous improvement and Lean methodologies, equipping teams with tools to improve performance.
• Develop standardised work processes to ensure consistency and quality, and facilitate problem-solving workshops.
• Conduct value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to workflows and product delivery.
• Support deployment of Design for Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve product and process quality.
• Develop performance metrics and use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and improvements.
• Oversee digital transformation projects, integrating digital solutions to streamline processes and improve decision-making.
• Support the implementation of global strategies and align improvement initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Improve meeting effectiveness, communication and collaboration across teams.
• Conduct organisational maturity assessments and develop action plans to address capability gaps.
• Lead and support strategic improvement initiatives through training, coaching and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and refine business governance processes to improve operational efficiency and performance management.
• Mentor and coach programme sponsors, managers and key users to support effective strategy execution.
• Support workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives aligned with organisational values.
• Collaborate with central operational excellence teams to adapt standards across operations and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support recognition initiatives that acknowledge successful project outcomes and employee contributions.
• Lead learning and development programmes to build employee skills and knowledge.
• Oversee onboarding programmes that integrate new employees into the organisation’s culture and operations.

Skills

Lean leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP

Job description

Candidates must be currently based in the Republic of Ireland and have European Citizenship or a valid Stamp 4.

We currently have an opportunity for a OpEx Specialist (GMP) to join a biopharmaceutical company in West Dublin, reporting to the Head of Operational Excellence. The successful candidate will lead strategic projects, improve operational processes and develop cross-functional capabilities. The role focuses on operational excellence, digital innovation and end-to-end process transformation, establishing global standards and embedding continuous improvement and Lean leadership to support productivity, scalability and resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead supply chain efficiency initiatives to optimise resource allocation and minimise waste.
• Embed continuous improvement and Lean methodologies, equipping teams with the tools and knowledge to improve performance.
• Develop and adapt standardised work processes to ensure consistency and quality, and facilitate problem-solving workshops.
• Conduct value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and implement improvements to workflows and product delivery.
• Support the deployment of Design for Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve product and process quality.
• Develop performance metrics and use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and improvements.
• Oversee digital transformation projects, integrating digital solutions to streamline processes and improve decision-making.
• Support the implementation of global strategies and align improvement initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Improve meeting effectiveness, communication and collaboration across teams.
• Conduct organisational maturity assessments and develop action plans to address capability gaps.
• Lead and support strategic improvement initiatives through training, coaching and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and refine business governance processes to improve operational efficiency and performance management.
• Mentor and coach programme sponsors, managers and key users to support effective strategy execution.
• Support workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives aligned with organisational values.
• Collaborate with central operational excellence teams to adapt standards across operations and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support recognition initiatives that acknowledge successful project outcomes and employee contributions.
• Lead learning and development programmes to build employee skills and knowledge.
• Oversee onboarding programmes that integrate new employees into the organisation’s culture and operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business or a related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience delivering strategy and business excellence systems, or in a similar role within a complex, matrixed organisation, preferably in a GxP environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred), PMP, Change Management or Strategic Management certifications are desirable.