Global Pharmaceutical company, based in Cork, Ireland - looking for
Associate Director - Operational Excellence
.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and operational capabilities, will drive strategic initiatives that enhance performance and support site-level business objectives.
This position requires
strong leadership
to champion
operational excellence
while partnering with senior teams to deliver measurable improvements.
The role:
* Lead the deployment and execution of the site's Operational Excellence strategy, aligning with both local and global priorities.
* Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.
* Develop and manage a comprehensive Site KPI Dashboard to ensure visibility, alignment, and accountability across functions.
* Support preparation of Quarterly Business Reviews by providing updates on KPIs, strategy execution, and OE initiatives.
* Lead the development and execution of site strategy priorities and initiatives.
* Identify a pipeline of improvement projects through value stream analysis and facilitate their implementation.
* Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving sessions to address operational challenges using structured methodologies, with regular governance updates.
* Drive execution of Lean tools and practices, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, Leader Standard Work, 7S, and structured problem solving.
* Act as Business Process Owner for OE-related systems and liaise with system vendors.
* Build site-wide capability by delivering structured problem-solving training and Lean Six Sigma programs (Yellow Belt, Green Belt).
* Provide mentor-ship to OE advocates and Lean Six Sigma candidates, supporting rapid
* Actively participate in the wider Operational Excellence community to shape long-term strategy.
Have You:
* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
* Degree-qualified with extensive experience in operational excellence, preferably within manufacturing.
* Proven ability to work strategically while executing tactically.
* Strong capability in applying data analytics to inform impactful OE initiatives.
* Experience with Leader Standard Work and production system frameworks.
* Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills across local and global teams.
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to act independently and drive initiatives.
* Experience within pharmaceutical operations or a GMP-regulated environment.
The successful candidate
must have eligible working VISA
in Ireland
or
European Union
(EU) passport.
Berkley Life Science & Engineering is a specialist consultancy, recruiting professionals for organizations throughout Ireland, UK & Europe; for more information go to www.berkley-
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please telephone Aleksas Kremenskas at or send your profile to -