Lean / Continuous Improvement Lead

Lean / Continuous Improvement Lead Contact Cian ConrySalary: €50,000 - €65,000Location: IrelandLeinsterLouthSector: Construction & CivilsContact: Cian ConryMobile: +353851354902 Our client are seeking a Lean Coordinator / Continuous Improvement Lead to join their team in the North East. Our client is a leading Timber frame manufacturer in Ireland with plans to become the largest provider in the UK & Ireland.Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, the main function of the role will be to develop strong working relationships with all levels of staff to sustain a continuous improvement Lean culture within the site.If you have a relevant qualification or experience along with 5 years’ experience of Lean/continuous improvement in the construction or manufacturing industry and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect project for you!Strategic Responsibilities: Create training schedules for all company departments, track and create reports on outcomes of all training and maintain training records for the company.Train new hires on company policies and procedures and use the best training methods for a specific purpose or audience.Gather and evaluate information from employees and management on previous training to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.Inform employees on scheduled training and track their progress.Recommend training materials and methods, order and maintain in-house training equipment and facilities and manage the budget set for training.With the Management Team and external lean provider, you will develop the Lean Strategy for the site.You will be a key driver of change within the site, supporting Staff and Management by communicating the Lean plan to employees and helping them to implement the necessary improvements.You will liaise with site Management and Key Operatives to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities.You will continue to train and develop yourself in line with Lean Thinking Best Practice and Industry Best Practice and ensure knowledge transfer from the external consultant.From time to time, you may be required to provide cover in a production management role.Responsibilities: You will track and reports progress on improvement initiatives that are aligned to business needs.You will track and report all associated spend on Lean Initiatives and reporting to Enterprise Ireland. Experience with dealing with EI is an advantage.You will ensure together with the site management that the sites Lean Visual Reporting and Communications are kept updated and relevant.Qualifications: Green or Black Belt will have a significant advantage. Project management experience also desirable.Proven Implementation of Lean Manufacturing experience essential 3-5 years.Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiativeProven ability to work well as part of a team & on own with minimum supervision. A competitive remuneration package reflective of experience and qualification will be offered to the successful candidate.Train the Trainer qualification preferred.ST-IND-23 Tags: