Operational Excellence Manager

Our client, a leading medical device company based in Galway are looking for an Operational Excellence Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead all aspects of the Operational Excellence program.
• Provide leadership and foster cross-functional teamwork to exceed Operational Excellence targets.
• Lean the annual cost reduction project (IMPACT), to deliver planned year-on-year saving.
• Continuously improve the skills and behaviors of everyone in the organization  through training, coaching and mentoring in Lean Operations.
• Ensure that the continuous improvement team has the required capabilities and competencies.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere. Ensure that people management issues are effectively resolved in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all changes are implemented in compliance with the QMS, (ISO13485 / FDA) and the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001) and other regulatory requirements as relevant to the Company.
• Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the EHS and Energy Management systems.
• Ensure compliance will all EHS requirements to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Ensure that EHS requirements are considered before implementing change so that potential hazards or risks are identified and mitigated.
• Ensure compliance will all Quality Management System requirements.
• Keep your skills current and be conversant with the latest developments in Operations Excellence.
• Be flexible and take on other duties which the Company may assign you from time to time. These ‘other duties’ will be agreed with Management prior to any assignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering or related field.
• Qualification in Lean Operations (MSc, Black Belt or equivalent).
• A minimum of ten years of progressive experience with medical device manufacturing in an engineering and production environment.
• Five or more years in a leadership position leading the implementation of operations excellence.
• Successful experience leading and developing cross-functional teams and organizational talent.
• Experience in a metric driven culture.
• Experience with ISO standards including ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Thorough knowledge of lean operations principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of six sigma practices.
• The applicant will be a passionate “Lean” practitioner, Initiative and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Trustworthy, discrete and a high degree of personal integrity.
• Technical ability and acumen.
• Accurate and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and lead a cross functional team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as required (20%).

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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