Date posted: 13 Nov 2025
City: arklow
Country/Region: IE
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Requisition ID: 10350
Operational Excellence Lead
Operational Excellence Lead
Operational Excellence Lead
Reporting to the Head Of Performance and working with all teams and leaders - the OpEx lead will enable the development of high performing teams across the organisation through embedding the Industry Business Excellence system (OpEx principles, methodologies, tools, competencies).
The impact of this role will be measured though the successful use of operational excellence daily routines and improvement projects to deliver improved efficiency, improved 6-D performance and a continuous improvement culture across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Performance / Operational Excellence, with strong business acumen and manufacturing /supply expertise. The candidate will have the ability to lead change and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams to deliver the required outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Embed and continually evolve the Industry Business Excellence system (OpEx principles, methodologies, tools, competencies) across all levels and all teams to drive daily continuous improvement and superior 6-D performance.
* Building OPEX competencies within all levels of the organization through the structured programs and on the job learning.
* Coach and mentor in Operational Excellence methodologies and processes – and the continuous improvement and
* performance-based mindset across the organization at all levels.
* Identify and drive various Operation Excellence Initiatives to create additional bottom line and top line impact by successfully executing improvement projects.
* Lead cross-functional teams, influencing without authority, to develop the best solution and move stakeholders and the organization to act.
* Continually stay informed of the latest thinking / best practices - leveraging both internal best practice sharing and external sources.
* Lead OpEx / Performance 6-D benchmarking activities, maturity assessments, process confirmation within the organisation.
* Lead overall organisational awareness (communications and promotion) of the Industry Business Excellence system, OpEx mindsets and behaviours.
* Lead strategic OpEx programs / projects as required
Position Requirements
Essential:
* A proven record of accomplishment in continuous improvement, lean/six sigma management, methodologies, and tools.
* A skilled coach and facilitator of cross functional teams.
* Change management experience.
* Business acumen – with strong problem-solving abilities to structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them.
* Project management experience. Demonstrable competency in development of project plans (milestones, timelines, resources, etc.).
* Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
* Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to engage and empower employees.
* Lean six sigma Master black belt or black belt certification - or equivalent
Servier Ireland Industries