Continuous Improvement Manager
Kepak Group, Ireland

About Kepak:

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.

What to expect in the job?

• Analysing company processes and procedures.
• Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes.
• Establishing norms and standards of company performance.
• Monitoring staff performance and organisational processes
• Managing staff cohorts and teams of various sizes.
• Staying up-to-date with developments in management and process optimisation.
• Continuously develop and improve operational processes by introducing industry proven continuous improvement methodology
• Able to apply continuous improvement practices, including value stream optimization, to eliminate waste·
• Effectively manage process improvement projects and workstreams as part of wider larger projects, including budgets and project plans.
• Coach, mentor and motivate business teams in Lean-based process improvement, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Kaizen and workshop facilitation techniques
• Responsible for maintaining, updating, applying work measurement values to an industry defined best practice
• Responsible for maintaining productive relationships with all key stakeholders
• Works cross functionally to ensure end to end supply chain cost control is understood and decisions are made that give end to end supply chain benefits
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Requirements

What we need from you?

• Five years' experience in process optimisation, operations, or business management.
• A record of successful implementation of operational improvements
• A sharp eye for identifying weak points in processes and organisational structures.
• A strategic and analytical mindset.
• An excellent communicator with top-notch presentation skills.
• A thorough understanding of the latest process enhancement strategies.
• Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Confidence in your abilities to lead organisational change.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Employee benefits platform
• Company phone
• Company laptop
• Discounted health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Cash sales available on company produce
• Flexibility of holiday planning
• Permanent contract

Note: This factory is located in an area that is not easily accessible by public transport.

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