Suretank Limited
Suretank Group has been one of the leading Off-Site Manufacturing Organisation (OSM) for over 30 years, offering solutions into the Offshore sector to include Tanks & Specialist Containers and Modular Electrical and Plantroom Solutions into the Data Centre and Life science Sectors. Our target sectors include the Energy, Marine, Infrastructure & Industrial sectors.
Established in 1995, Suretank Group operates from its headquarters in Ireland, with additional manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA, Poland and other global locations. As we continue to expand, we are committed to delivering excellence and innovation while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
Job Summary:
The Lean/Transformation Manager will lead the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across modular unit production and fabrication facilities. This role is responsible for embedding lean principles, driving operational excellence, and ensuring sustainable transformation in processes, systems, and culture. The Lean/Transformation Manager will have a proven track record of implementing and leading cross functional improvements in a manufacturing environment. The Lean/Transformation Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the production facility, ensuring that modular unit and fabrication operations are efficient, scalable, and competitive. Success in this role will directly contribute to improved productivity, reduced costs, enhanced quality, and stronger employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lean Strategy & Deployment
Develop and implement a site-wide lean transformation roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Champion lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management).
Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build lean capability across all levels of staff.
Process Improvement
Analyse production processes for modular units and fabrication lines to identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
Lead cross-functional improvement projects to optimise throughput, reduce lead times, and improve quality.
Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor progress and sustain improvements.
Change Management
Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and alignment with transformation initiatives.
Support managers and supervisors in embedding new processes and behaviours.
Operational Excellence
Drive improvements in material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling.
Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and quality teams to ensure end-to-end process efficiency.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards during transformation activities.
People Development
Mentor and coach employees to develop problem-solving skills and lean thinking.
Build internal capability to sustain lean practices without external dependency.
Recognise and celebrate improvement successes to reinforce engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
Proven experience in lean transformation within manufacturing, ideally modular construction or fabrication.
Strong knowledge of lean tools and methodologies (Six Sigma certification desirable).
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional improvement projects.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in change management and cultural transformation.
Company Benefits
Competitive salary
Company Pension Scheme
Company Healthcare Plan
Health and wellness support (e.g., EAP, mental health resources)
Death in Service Life Insurance
Long Term Illness Benefit
Free On-site parking at all Suretank facilities
Training and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing company
Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
Employee referral scheme