Continuous Improvement & Projects Lead
Reporting directly to the Head of Milling & Grain for Agribusiness and Member Trading (A&MT) and based in Lombardstown, Mallow, Co. Cork, the Continuous Improvement & Projects Lead will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy for the A&MT Division.
The role will identify, lead, and govern strategic improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance, reducing costs, driving transformation, and embedding a culture of Lean and Continuous Improvement across the division.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Continuous Improvement roadmap.
- Identify improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
- Lead CI initiatives to improve cost, service, and operational performance.
- Govern Continuous Improvement and strategic projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Promote CI methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence (OE).
- Lead value stream mapping and process optimisation initiatives.
- Act as a change agent and coach teams in CI principles and practices.
- Promote visual management and standard work practices.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships across the division.
Key Performance Indicators
- Delivery of cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Completion of CI projects on time and within budget.
- Team engagement in Continuous Improvement activities.
- Adoption and maturity of CI tools and methodologies.
- Contribution to divisional strategy and overall performance.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have:
- A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline.
- 8+ years’ experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Operational Excellence.
- Black Belt certification (or equivalent).
- Experience leading transformation programmes.
- Strong analytical capability and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Lean and CI tools.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong leadership capability with a proven ability to coach and develop teams.
