3 Process Optimization jobs in Ireland

Process Improvement Project Engineer Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO you will be designing, developing, & optimising manufacturing processes to unlock capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, & enhance operational efficiency. You will drive scalable growth while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, & compliance, identifying barriers to growth, recommending improvements, & leading strategic process optimisation initiatives. Key Responsibilities you will: - Process Documentation & Barrier Identification Lead the effort to document barriers to growth & operational inefficiencies within current production lines. Develop detailed process maps & identify areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Recommend future capital investment needs based on identified process constraints & opportunities for growth. Process Design To work closely with the R&D & Engineering teams to design sustainable aligned with future business needs. Lead all other initiatives to grow manuf. capability inc. the design & dev. of new manuf. facilities to support business scalability. Process Optimisation & Capacity Mgt. Conduct in-depth analysis of current production processes to identify capacity constraints, inefficiencies, across all technologies. Develop & implement strategies to resolve capacity issues, improve throughput, reduce batch fails & maximise yields & production output. Work closely with the operations team to optimize resource allocation & production scheduling & reduce downtime Lead initiatives to enhance plant capacity utilisation through process re-engineering & Lean Manufacturing principles. Continuous Improvement Promote & drive the company's continuous improvement programme using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & principles. Design & implement process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce waste, & optimise yield. Monitor & report on (KPIs) to track the impact of improvements & ensure alignment with company goals Project Mgt. Lead process improvement projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, & with minimal disruption to production. Develop & manage project timelines, resources, & budgets, ensuring effective execution of process optimisation initiatives. Collaboration & Stakeholder Mgt. Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, S&T & R&D teams to ensure alignment in achieving operational goals & implementing process improvements. Effectively communicate process changes, new methodologies, & best practices effectively to all levels of staff. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align process improvement strategies with broader business objectives. Training & Development - support the training & dev of operations staff on new processes, equipment, & operational procedures. CapEx - Lead all other initiatives to exp&/unlock manuf. capability inc. the location & design of a new manufacturing facility. Demonstrate financial discipline & compliance to overall Capex policy. Skills & Qualifications / Experience you will bring: - 3-5 years in process Eng or Operations management within manufacturing ideally in the food industry. BSc/BA in a Business project management or engineering related discipline. Exp. with automation tech, digital manufacturing, data-driven process optimisation Strong operational, commercial awareness, sound judgment & decision-making capability. Expertise in process mapping, root cause analysis, & process reengineering. In-depth knowledge of statutory & regulatory requirements of Food Safety, Customer Codes of Practice, H&S, & Env. Compliance. Can implement Lean Manuf. principles & CI methodologies. Strong problem-solving ability for mech & process-related challenges, addressing root causes. Exceptional stakeholder mgt. skills, inc. exp. work with employees, customers, auditors, & vendors/contractors. Proven negotiation & influencing skills in complex operational environments Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) sharing technical concepts easily . Collating, analysing, & presenting data to support strategic decision-making. Challenge status quo & drive meaningful change in a constructive & professional manner. Strong business acumen with a proactive & strategic mindset. Enthusiastic, energetic, & optimistic with a can-do attitude. Working 4 days on site and 1 from home. The Benefits include: Commensurate salary negotiable Laptop, phone, P-card; Daytime role (M to F) 08:30 - 17:30 and at least four days on site. Skills: project engineering NPI food production process improvement

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**About the Role**
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring, and strategic Transformation Leader to steer our organization through a period of significant change and growth. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic individual who not only envisions the future of our organization but also possesses the ability to motivate and lead our team toward that future. We have a key leadership role open for the Director Business Performance & Process Improvement;