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    Dungarvan
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    Pharmaceuticals
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    4 Jun 2024

Leading Contract Lab Services Client-Operational Excellence Specialist

Your new company

Here in Hays we have a great permanent opportunity for an aspiring Operational Excellence Specialist with our Scientific Services client based in Dungarvan.
The client is a leading contract laboratory services provider specialized in testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences for world renowned industry leaders.
The purpose of this role is to support the drive the successful implementation of OPEX / Lean / Six Sigma Methodology” in the laboratories and across the site.

Your new role
  • Coordinate assigned Continuous Improvement projects
  • Analyse and improve Operational & Business processes
  • SME for Lean & Six Sigma methods & successful application
  • Implement project plans, and monitor progress against plan
  • Teach and drive Lean / Six Sigma tools and techniques to local employees, contributing & enabling a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and build KPI’s and ensure all Lean / Six Sigma project targets and timelines are managed, ensure there is clear and adequate ownership and responsibility
  • Support and enable a CI culture within the organisation through “lead by example”
  • Contribute to and document best practise
  • Deputise for Site OPEX Lead
  • Clear communicator to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Support site sustainability plan

What you'll need to succeed

  • Scientific or Engineering third level qualification essential
  • Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification is minimum essential, Black Belt certification desirable.
  • Project Management desirable
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast past environment
  • High energy, drive and a passion for team success.
  • Numerate with business acumen
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Project Management
  • Competent in the application of process evaluation & optimisation tools (Lean / Six Sigma)
  • Competent in Data Analysis & KPI’s (Metric driven)
  • ERP & Business Intelligence software experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft tools
  • Scientific or Engineering third level qualification essential
  • Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification minimum essential, Black Belt certification is desirable
  • Project Management desirable
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role in a fast past environment
  • High energy, drive and a passion for team success.
  • Numerate with business acumen
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Project Management
  • Competent in the application of process evaluation & optimisation tools (Lean / Six Sigma)
  • Competent in Data Analysis & KPI’s (Metric driven)
  • ERP & Business Intelligence software experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft tools

What you'll get in return

  • Excellent developmental opportunities and career progression avenues into leadership positions.
  • The opportunity to gain fundamental experience with a world leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and be a part of a growing team on a state-of the art testing facility.
  • Pension, medical cover
  • Further perks and incentives available on request.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role and would like to know more, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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