Process Lead - Continuous Improvement & Shift Cover

Tirlán; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tirlán is seeking a Process Lead based at our Ballitore site in Co. Kildare to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will lead safety, quality, productivity and cost performance, supervise production during shift cover, develop SOPs, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable operational gains. The role requires hands-on leadership and a proactive mindset with an 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and occasional shift cover.

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally food, beverage, dairy or related sectors.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
• Analyse production data to identify opportunities to optimise processes, reduce waste, improve yields, and increase overall effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to deliver sustainable operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Act as Shift Manager during planned and unplanned absences.
• Champion a strong culture of health, safety, quality, and food safety.
• Support colleague development through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Tirlán is seeking a Process Lead based at our Ballitore site in Co. Kildare to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will lead safety, quality, productivity and cost performance, supervise production during shift cover, develop SOPs, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable operational gains. The role requires hands-on leadership and a proactive mindset with an 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and occasional shift cover.