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Senior Principal, Lean Deployment, Wexford
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Client:
Waters Corporation
Location:
Wexford, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
30.06.2025
Expiry Date:
14.08.2025
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
* Partner with the site leadership team to develop and execute the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap.
* Lead focused transformation efforts in key areas of the site(s).
* Apply Structured Problem Solving and/or Value Stream Mapping to facilitate and lead groups through analysis, improvement planning, and implementation.
* Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of the factory.
* Charter, plan, and facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
* Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings.
* Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
* Coach, build, and grow the skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous Improvement.
* Challenge current thinking to drive a higher level of sustainable results.
* Demonstrate knowledge sharing (leading practices, benchmarking) from across Waters and outside of the organization.
* Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives.
* Support opportunities at other sites or outside manufacturing as appropriate.
Qualifications
* 10 + Years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
* Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred
* Ability to engage leaders and shop floor employees in deploying lean methodologies
* A track record of sustainable results
* Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing operations
* Experience in deploying a Lean Operating System in a manufacturing environment achieving breakthrough results in safety/quality/productivity/supply agility
* Experience with end-to-end value stream improvement with tools including, SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work, etc. preferred
* Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred
* Strong leadership skills, self-directed and the ability to make independent decisions; Bias towards action
* Capable of positively influencing people at all levels in the organization
* Competent in the use of advanced statistical and six-sigma techniques preferred
* PMP certification or equivalent project management training and experience preferred
* Experience with Visio and Microsoft Office applications
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drive improvements
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