Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Continuous Improvement support Specialist in the production/manufacturing industry, your primary responsibility will be to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within our organization. You will play a crucial role in identifying, analysing, and implementing process enhancements to optimize productivity, quality, and efficiency across our operations.

What you will be doing;

Process Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement. Conduct thorough analyses, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.

Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse relevant data to measure performance indicators, such as cycle time, yield, quality, and cost. Use statistical tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of process variations and issues.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Propose and implement process improvement initiatives, methodologies, and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute action plans, including process redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction.

Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance the understanding and adoption of continuous improvement principles and methodologies among employees. Provide guidance and support to team members in implementing improvement projects.

Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to track the effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives. Regularly report on key performance indicators and present findings to management, providing insights and recommendations for further improvements.

Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in continuous improvement methodologies. Participate in training programs, workshops, conferences, and professional networks to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Ad hoc duties as required by your manager

Ability to travel for training both national & international when required

Who we are looking for

- Detailed oriented
- Ability to understand high volumes of data and provide reports from this data
- Excellent leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization Lean manufacturing experience
- Qualifications
- Leaving certificate or similar
- Train the trainer qualified
- certifications in Lean Six Sigma

Our Benefits Include:

- Highly competitive salary
- Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (1.5% / 3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
- Private Medical Insurance for the employee
- Ongoing opportunities for career development in a rapidly expanding work environment
- Succession planning and internal promotions
- Wellness activities- Social activities eg.Padel, Summer Events

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you

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Location: : Ireland : Dublin:Grange Castle (Dublin)

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