Operational Excellence Manager

3 months ago

Galway, Ireland Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment Full time

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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