Process Lead: Continuous Improvement & Shift Leader

Tirlán; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

At Ballitore, Co. Kildare, Tirlán seeks a Process Lead to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation and provide operational leadership during shift cover.

The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and cost performance, with supervision of production during shifts. The position requires coordinating with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance, and working within a standard 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule on non-cover days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems is beneficial.

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

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Ballitore, Co. Kildare, Tirlán seeks a Process Lead to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation and provide operational leadership during shift cover.

The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity and cost performance, with supervision of production during shifts. The position requires coordinating with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance, and working within a standard 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule on non-cover days.