Waters Corporation is hiring a practical, driven Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead to help shape and execute our Lean transformation across Manufacturing Operations in Wexford. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving problems, coaching teams, and making real, measurable impact on the shop floor and beyond.
You'll work closely with site leadership and global peers to embed Lean principles, lead kaizen events, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. If you're passionate about rolling up your sleeves and building a culture of continuous improvement — we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Partner with site leaders to plan and execute CI initiatives
* Facilitate kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions
* Improve visual management and daily performance systems
* Deliver training in Lean tools like 6S, Kanban, OEE, and Daily Management
* Coach and mentor teams to build CI capability across the site
* Analyze processes to identify waste and drive efficiency
* Collaborate globally to share best practices and standardize approaches
What You Bring:
* 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial operations
* Strong working knowledge of Lean tools and CI frameworks
* Experience leading hands-on improvement projects with measurable results
* Ability to engage and influence across all levels — from shop floor to leadership
* Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred
* Skilled in facilitation, coaching, and data-driven decision-making
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visio
Why Waters:
We're a global leader in analytical technologies, but our real strength is our people. At Waters, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth — for our customers and for each other.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now or reach out directly to start the conversation.