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Global Pharmaceutical company, based in Co. Cork, Ireland – looking for Operational Excellence specialist.
The successful candidate will lead and embed Lean methodologies across our pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
The ideal candidate will have over 3+ years of operations experience, with a strong background in designing, deploying, and sustaining Lean tools production systems. This role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for coaching people leaders and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
The role:
* Lead CI initiatives across the site to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
* Design and deploy Lean tools tailored to pharmaceutical operations.
* Coach and mentor people to build lean leadership, CI capability and sustain improvements.
* Facilitate workshops and training sessions on Lean tools and methodologies.
* Drive structured problem solving and root cause analysis across departments.
* Lead and support Kaizen events and improvement projects.
* Develop and maintain visual management systems and standards.
* Map and analyze value streams to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
* Promote and sustain 5S, SMED, LSW (Leader Standard Work), and other Lean tools.
Have You:
* 3+ years in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing operations.
* Proven experience in Lean system design and deployment.
* Strong facilitation, OE training and coaching skills with people leaders and all levels of the organization.
* Expertise in Lean tools:
* 5S / SMED / Kaizen / Structured Problem Solving (e.g., DMAIC, A3) / Leader Standard Work (LSW) / Value Stream Mapping (VSM) / Process Mapping / Waste elimination.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or higher).
* Experience in regulated environments (e.g., GMP, FDA).
* Strong analytical and project management skills.
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-group.com
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please telephone Aleksas Kremenskas at +353 (0) 87 2727949 or send your profile to [emailprotected]
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