OpEx Transformation Lead — Lean Six Sigma

Viatris; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Work-life balance initiatives

Bonus scheme

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

McDermott Laboratories Limited in Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to drive transformational change across the site. You will champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies, lead cross-functional workshops, and implement sustainable process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency and compliance.

As a member of the MDR Senior Leadership Team, you will mentor belts, map processes, track KPIs and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, IT or a related discipline
• 7 - 10 years working in operational excellence
• Strong knowledge of pharma manufacturing processes (drug product and device assembly preferable)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• PMI or similar project management qualification

Responsibilities

• Support development and lead execution of the site's Operational Excellence strategy aligned with global and local business goals.
• Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.
• Lead high-impact improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma tools (Black Belt level).
• Mentor and coach Green Belts and other team members in OpEx methodologies.
• Lead yellow-belt training and certification to foster a lean mindset at all levels of the site.
• Embed OE principles into daily operations via the tiered meeting structure, implementation of 6S and workplace organization systems and engagement of personnel in Gemba walks.
• Hands-on facilitation of Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and problem-solving workshops.
• Engage cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and ensure buy-in.
• Develop detailed process maps, SOPs, and visual tools to support standardisation and transparency.
• Implement visual management systems to monitor performance and drive accountability.
• Define and track KPIs to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Report progress to senior leadership and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, IT or related discipline

Tools

Visio

Miro

Data analysis software

Job description

McDermott Laboratories Limited in Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to drive transformational change across the site. You will champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies, lead cross-functional workshops, and implement sustainable process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency and compliance.

As a member of the MDR Senior Leadership Team, you will mentor belts, map processes, track KPIs and report progress to senior leadership.