CPL operates on a national level in Ireland and Northern Ireland and also has offices in the UK, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Spain. It provides permanent, temporary and contract recruitment, outsourcing, managed services solutions, training, payroll and advisory services to companies across Ireland and Northern Ireland. CPL Group is the leading provider of permanent, contract, and temporary staff in Ireland and has 9 individual specialist recruitment companies specialising in finance, IT, sales, marketing, retail, engineering, science, medical, light industrial, hotel and catering, HR, health care and executive appointments.
Operational Excellence Leader - Galway
The Operational Excellence (OE) Leader will be responsible for the coordination and deployment of the operation excellence program with my client.
The Role:
Coordinate the deployment of the OE program (kickoff, educating the site on program basics, initial portfolio identification and execution of quick wins).
Make a consistent presence in the office areas, work areas/shop floor/labs through gemba walks, 5S activity, Kaizen events, implementation of visual management, etc.
Coordinate with site leadership and project managers to execute projects hitting financial and non-financial targets assigned to the site.
Work with site and regional leadership/OE Steering Committee to facilitate project prioritization/selection, funding and project manager identification.
Manage the site and headquarters OE portfolio (maintain current listings, keep awareness of project status and benefit totals, etc). Manage approved OE training plans for all project managers and other interested parties (training plan write-up, monitoring execution of courses and other learning items, coaching toward certification as applicable).
Coach project managers and project team members in problem solving (Lean, Six Sigma), project management and change management.
Qualifications / Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience. Degrees (or equivalent experience) in technical disciplines are preferred.
A Master's degree in a technical field or in operations management or an MBA is a plus.
Certification (or equivalent) at Black Belt level in one or more Operational Excellence disciplines (Lean, Six Sigma).
Skills Required:
Working knowledge of process improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma).
Understanding of project and portfolio management techniques.
Working knowledge of cGMP requirements. Understanding of complexities working in highly regulated environments.
Experience with application of business process improvement in the laboratory and technical areas.
Knowledge of sterile injectables or pharmaceutical processes an advantage (Quality, Manufacturing, Packaging, Distribution). Fluent in English.
Ability to solve problems with complex variables through non-standardized solutions that require independent judgment and analysis.
Ability to draw inferences and use deductive reasoning with no prescribed procedures to solve complex problems.Excellent communication across a range of boundaries (functional, regional, level) and in a variety of settings (1 on 1, small groups, public speaking).
Proficiency in Excel data analysis and in detailed analysis using Minitab (or equivalent) software is strongly preferred.
Ability to learn processes and problem solving techniques quickly.
For more information contact Fiona on 091 507502 or email CV to fiona.m.keane@cpl.ie
Working knowledge of process improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma).
Understanding of project and portfolio management techniques.
Working knowledge of cGMP requirements. Understanding of complexities working in highly regulated environments.
Experience with application of business process improvement in the laboratory and technical areas.
Knowledge of sterile injectables or pharmaceutical processes an advantage (Quality, Manufacturing, Packaging, Distribution). Fluent in English.
Ability to solve problems with complex variables through non-standardized solutions that require independent judgment and analysis.
Ability to draw inferences and use deductive reasoning with no prescribed procedures to solve complex problems.Excellent communication across a range of boundaries (functional, regional, level) and in a variety of settings (1 on 1, small groups, public speaking).
Proficiency in Excel data analysis and in detailed analysis using Minitab (or equivalent) software is strongly preferred.
Ability to learn processes and problem solving techniques quickly.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter by the 'apply' button below
| Education Backgrounds: |
Business Engineering Industrial Engineering |
| Specialties: |
Consultancy Management Manufacturing Mathematics Process Management |
| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors) |
| Experience: |
2 - 5 years |
| Languages spoken: |
English |
| Job Location: | Galway, Ireland |
Type: Job
Deadline: 26th March 2012
Job reference (ID): 4151
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