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Continuous Improvement Lead

Munster Role | Retail, Warehousing & Production Operations

We are partnering with a leading Irish retail organisation to recruit a Continuous Improvement Lead who will play a pivotal role in shaping operational performance across a Munster network of retail stores, warehousing operations and production facilities.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the senior leadership team, and based in Cork you will develop and lead the Continuous Improvement strategy across multiple business functions, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimise operational performance and deliver sustainable commercial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation’s Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap.
• Lead large-scale business improvement and transformation projects from concept through to implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, productivity and cost efficiency across retail, warehousing and production operations.
• Drive Lean thinking and continuous improvement methodologies throughout the business.
• Facilitate process mapping, value stream analysis and waste elimination initiatives.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Champion change management and support leaders in embedding new ways of working.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards and reporting to monitor project success and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor operational leaders in Lean tools, problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement best practice.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximise the effectiveness of existing systems, technology and digital solutions.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement leader with a proven track record of delivering operational transformation within large, complex environments.

You will bring:

• 8+ years’ experience leading Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Business Transformation programmes.
• Experience working across retail, FMCG, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or supply chain environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification (essential).
• Formal Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent highly desirable).
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale process improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience implementing change programmes that deliver measurable commercial and operational benefits.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach, engage and inspire teams across multiple business functions.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the Continuous Improvement strategy for a major national business.
• High-profile leadership role with significant visibility across the organisation.
• Work across retail, warehousing and production operations.
• Lead strategic transformation projects with genuine business impact.
• Competitive salary, executive benefits package and long-term career opportunities.

If you’re a commercially minded Continuous Improvement leader ready to make a lasting impact across a large-scale operation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link and Aislinn will look after your application

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