Job title:
Operational Excellence Manager
Company
Pale Blue Dot Recruitment
Job description
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.Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment – The Resource for the MedTech Workforce
Expected salary
Location
Galway
Job date
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:21:10 GMT
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