Operational Excellence Specialist (BU OE Partner)
Hybrid, Barnahely (Days role - hybrid (at least 3 days onsite per week))
Relevant degree
5 years plus, ideally coming from a similar industry
Must have Lean Six Sigma
Are you ready to play a key role with our client at Ringaskiddy Cork on our Lean Transformation journey?
This role provides an exciting opportunity to embed & sustain continuous improvement processes/programs in line with client standards at the growing Medicine site in Cork, Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence (OE) partner responsible to support Business Unit Leadership Teams and functional departments through the development of business process standards in line with existing client standards, e.g. Standard Work, 6S, Digital Performance Management, A3 Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping.
Shape and lead site-wide change programs at client's through lean & six sigma methodologies.
Embed & sustain ‘Managing Site Performance’ business process standard on site.
Lead client TIPs & mentor initiative leads on client methodology.
Develop and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.
Enhance the involvement and engagement of employees in process improvements.
Ensure all continuous improvement projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner.
Key Competencies Required:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Innovative, adaptable and collaborative approach to business challenges
Incorporates different perspectives, backgrounds, and talent to generate effective ideas or solutions and engage in open and constructive conversations, focused on high-performance teams
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Serve as a role model for making Credo-based decisions, helping others understand the value of Credo-based decisions.
Strong facilitator capable of leading cross functional workshops/mapping sessions
Will be part of a team of 5 other OE partners supporting the development and strengthening of management systems and processes to improve performance and create higher value to customers.
Act as DRI for individual Lean Programmes shaping key strategy for the programme, change management and partner management at site level.
Drives all Lean Programmes to site standard within their supported BU/function.
Person needs to be a high performer, adaptable in a dynamic fast paced and changing environment.
Self-starter and capable of independent work and dealing with organizational change, whilst there are other BEX partners, this is a stand-alone role within their assigned business unit and they will be responsible for deploying work items for that unit.
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
Third level Degree or qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
Desirable:
Certified to Black/Green belt level or relevant Lean or Six Sigma Qualification
Proven track record in leading significant project and/or change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization.
Strong cross-functional business insight and proven ability to lead the delivery of cross functional projects.
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