Our client is an award-winning global leader in medical devices and they are currently looking for a Business Excellence Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role will be based fully onsite in Tipperary. The Business Excellence Manager will lead the continuous improvement strategy and drive operational excellence across the site. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on embedding a culture of Lean, Six Sigma and Class A principles through strategic initiatives and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the Business Excellence function, aligning resources to meet strategic goals.
2. Recruits, coaches, and develops organizational talent.
3. Develop and implement a site-wide Business Excellence roadmap using AVOS, Lean, Six Sigma, and Class A methodologies.
4. Drive cost and performance improvement initiatives through continuous improvement programs.
5. Develop a digital lean strategy to create efficiencies across the business and foster new ways of working and managing the business.
6. Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.
7. Demonstrates effective change leadership
8. Develop, monitor and adjust the annual budget for the department.
Requirements:
9. A seasoned leader with 9+ years of experience in business excellence or related field.
10. Hold a minimum NFQ Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.
11. Skilled in strategic planning, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.
12. Proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.
13. Background in regulated environments – medical device, pharma, manufacturing.
14. Strong influencing and leadership skills.
15. Digital operational experience.