Business Excellence Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced Business Excellence Specialist to support two key manufacturing sites in the southeast of Ireland. This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives across a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment. The successful candidate will work closely with local stakeholders and a central excellence team to embed best-in-class operational practices.

This position would suit a proactive, self-driven professional with hands-on experience in lean methodologies and a passion for driving sustainable business improvement within a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of operational excellence initiatives across the Wexford and Belview sites

• Champion and grow Lean maturity, embedding KPIs, daily management systems, and CI frameworks

• Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) processes and support the elimination of waste across operations

• Coach and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles and tools

• Identify and implement process improvement projects in alignment with strategic business goals

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and continuous improvement culture

• Act as a change agent, working across departments to promote process efficiency and cost reduction

• Support training, communication, and knowledge sharing initiatives to foster business-wide engagement in CI

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Third-level qualification in Lean, Six Sigma, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (highly desirable)

• Demonstrated experience applying lean tools in a manufacturing or FMCG environment

• Knowledge of the Shingo Model and change management/project management experience is advantageous

• Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to deliver results to tight deadlines

• Confident communicator and effective collaborator across all organisational levels

• Self-starter with a positive mindset and passion for continuous improvement

Why Apply?

• Be part of a highly respected organisation with global operations and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability

• Influence the way operational excellence is delivered and embedded across key sites

• Work in a flexible hybrid model with cross-functional collaboration and on-site engagement

If you're an experienced Business Excellence or Lean Specialist ready for your next challenge, wed love to hear from you. Contact us today for a confidential discussion or to submit your application.