Operational Excellence Specialist

Eurofins USA; Dungarvan; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international life sciences company is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist in Dungarvan. This role focuses on implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant scientific or engineering qualification and Lean/Six Sigma certifications, along with a strong background in continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

Bonus

Health Insurance

Pension

Paid Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Paternity Leave

Income protection

Life Assurance

Sports & Social club

Qualifications

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification essential, Black Belt desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Continuous Improvement projects.
• Analyse and improve Operational & Business processes.
• Teach Lean / Six Sigma tools to employees.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Scientific or Engineering third level qualification

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated 5.4 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 50 countries, employing about 50.000 staff.

Job Description

We are actively recruiting for an Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team in Dungarvan.

The purpose of this role is to support the drive the successful implementation of “Eurofins BPT OPEX / Lean / Six Sigma Methodology” in the laboratories and across the site.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• 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 practice
• Deputise for Site OPEX Lead
• Clear communicator to cross functional stakeholders
• Support site sustainability plan

What are we looking for?

• Scientific or Engineering third level qualification essential
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt certification minimum essential, Black Belt certification is desirable
• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Hard working self-motivated and professional team player
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate your own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Ability to learn new tasks

What are we offering?

• Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Paid Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Paternity Leave
• Income protection
• Life Assurance
• Sports & Social club

Additional Information

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated 5.4 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 50 countries, employing about 50.000 staff.