Process Optimisation Manager (Manufacturing)
Our client, a leading player in the manufacturing industry, is looking to bring in a Process Optimisation Engineer to take their production performance to the next level. This person will sit at the intersection of operations, engineering and quality – working hands‑on in the plant, analysing the data, and helping the team unlock real efficiency and consistency gains.
If you enjoy improving how things work, solving technical problems, and making a visible impact on day-to-day operations, this is a great opportunity.
About the Role
Working closely with production and quality teams to understand how the process is running today and where the opportunities lie.
Digging into data (moisture, airflow, temperature, batch performance, energy use) to find trends, inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
Leading small-to-medium process improvement projects.
Supporting the team with root‑cause analysis when things go off‑spec and helping to put permanent fixes in place.
Updating and improving SOPs, monitoring systems and best‑practice guidelines.
Acting as a technical voice in discussions around equipment upgrades, automation enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Bringing a structured approach to performance improvement (Lean/Six Sigma experience helps but isn’t essential).
About the Person
A background in process, chemical, industrial or food engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
Strong analytical ability – comfortable interpreting production data and translating it into action.
Curiosity, initiative, and the confidence to work with operators and managers alike.
The ability to influence without authority and bring people with you on process changes.
It’s a role where you’ll actually see the impact of your work in the product, in the plant, and on the bottom line.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Cork, County Cork, Ireland €65,000.00-€75,000.00
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