Continuous Improvement Manager

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

•  Responsible for implementing process & product improvements in all areas of the business
•  Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield control and process up-time
•   Support operation enablers utilising Lean Sigma initiatives
•  Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining & improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers and improving quality standards
• Implement and monitor Lean manufacturing initiatives across the Plant
•  Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process

Project Management

•  Demonstrate a teamwork-based project management approach to the delivery of projects and process improvements ensuring milestones are met on time and in budget
•   Support the business investment strategy with research of latest equipment and systems technology
•   Primary point of contact for Ent. Irl. and our chosen CI Training partners

General

•  Support all Company Policies including Environment, Quality and H&S Policies
•  Liaison officer on all CI initiatives and practices at all plants

People

• Work closely with frontline resources such as the Production Team Leader, general operators, maintenance teams and other relevant support functions
• Train and educate the organization on the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies

Reporting

• Responsible for reporting on process performance, plans to optimize the process and project management where applicable. Formally communicating / reporting same. Collect, record, and transcribe data. Show results in reports
• Responsible for maintaining project budgetary control
•  Establish and Report on Key Performance Metrics
•  The implementation of new quality standards as required and supporting a culture of continuous quality and Hygiene improvement

Formal Qualifications / Experience

•  Certification or work experience in Lean/Six Sigma is vital for this role
•  Project Management experience is highly desirable
•  Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Projects). SAP desirable
•  Ability to work alone or as part of project team
•  Ability to manage projects from start to finish
•   Higher level qualification is desirable in one of the following areas, engineering, manufacturing, or food related discipline

Skills / Attributes

•  Strong leadership, collaborative, and communication skills
•  Innovative, creative, flexible mind-set required for expanding and evolving business needs
•  Have strong interpersonal skills that can motivate others
•  Be willing to challenge production/people/process, production methods and product recipes etc
•  Possess good ability to understand processes and variables
•  Possess basic engineering understanding
•  Be self-motivated and adaptable to working various hours
•  Understand yields, efficiency measurement and capacity measurements
•  Demonstrate hands on strategic ability to implement Lean Manufacturing principles
•  Demonstrate excellent problem-solving ability for mechanical and process type problems, with a demonstrated ability to get to root cause
•  Demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written); effective presenting ability who is effective in communicating with all stakeholders
•  Enthusiastic, energetic, optimistic, can-do attitude is a must
•  Be experienced business numerate and financial skills
•  Be very organized
•  Certification or work experience in Lean/Six Sigma is vital for this role
•  Project Management experience is highly desirable
•  Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Projects). SAP desirable
•  Ability to work alone or as part of project team
•  Ability to manage projects from start to finish

Please contact Niamh Gaffney or send your CV to ngaffney@clark.ie to be considered for this role.