Operational Excellence Lead

Operational Excellence Lead | Manufacturing | Hybrid

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed a high-performance culture across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Industry Business Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in developing Operational Excellence capabilities, leading cross-functional improvement projects, and driving measurable gains in efficiency, performance, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and embed Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methodologies across all business functions.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and improvement projects to deliver measurable business impact.
• Coach, mentor and develop teams in CI tools, problem-solving techniques, and performance management.
• Drive organisational change and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Lead benchmarking, maturity assessments, process confirmation activities, and strategic improvement programmes.
• Build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement through training, communication, and hands-on leadership.

About You

• Proven experience in an Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Excellence or Lean leadership role.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certified.
• Strong background in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or production environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong project management, change management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food production, or other regulated manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
• Flexible working hours with core hours of 10am to 3pm.
• Private health insurance.
• Competitive pension contribution (5% employee, 7% employer).
• 23 days annual leave.
• High visibility role working directly with senior leadership teams.

Eligibility

Applicants must have EU citizenship or valid Stamp 4 permission to work in Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Operational Excellence professional looking to influence business-wide performance and drive meaningful change within a progressive manufacturing environment.