OpEx Specialist
Donegal

Permanent
OpEx Engineer:
Main Purpose of the Role  
The Operational Excellence Engineer is responsible for creating and leading the advancement of Operational Excellence principles and practices across the site through internal & external collaborations, delivering high-impact, sustainable business results.     
  
Main Responsibilities  
  • Responsible for maintaining & improving the site’s Operational Excellence initiatives including but not limited to the following: Manufacturing Operating System (MOS), 6S Program, and Shingo methodology.  
  • Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the site.  
  • Act as a change-agent implementing lean initiatives that are aligned with business strategies.  
  • Manage departmental and site specific KPI’s and reporting, including maintaining site visual boards.    
  • Support site teams to build strong Continuous Improvement and Problem-solving capabilities including through education and training. 
  • Lead problem-solving activities across the site, utilising various improvement tools and facilitating training activities.    
  • Continue developing site awareness and engagement of Operational Excellence principles and methodologies through effective engagement and communication. 
  • Teach and coach on a variety of Lean Six Sigma and change management tools/methodologies to ensure project success e.g. Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC etc.  
  • Lead and manage Operational Excellence projects as appropriate. 
  • Contribute to Operational Excellence team management of all aspects of the site's project portfolio management program.  
Education & Background  
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Manufacturing/Engineering/Science; 
  • 3 years’ relevant experience in a equivalent role, preferably in a manufacturing/engineering/science environment;  
  • Lean Six Sigma or other Process Improvement methodologies experience; 
  • Power BI/Power Automate/Power App experience.