Operational Excellence Manager
Posted 1 week ago by 1761046688
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering impactful training programs within a cGMP/aseptic manufacturing environment, focusing on capability building for over 600 staff across multiple sites. This role is initially a 3-6 month contract with strong potential for permanent hire. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in Operational Excellence and training within the pharmaceutical sector, with a strong emphasis on communication and stakeholder engagement. Immediate availability is preferred for this position based in Newry, Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop engaging, fit-for-purpose OpEx training modules.
- Deliver training across multiple levels - from operators and supervisors to mid-level leadership.
- Focus on cGMP essentials and good aseptic best practices.
- Support the embedding of operational excellence principles across manufacturing sites.
- Partner with operational leads to assess training needs and build capability.
- Help standardise training across the sites, ensuring consistent messaging and impact.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Training/L&D or similar roles within a GMP/aseptic manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cGMP, aseptic manufacturing and pharmaceutical production practices.
- Track record of developing and delivering training to diverse teams, from shop floor to management.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Operational Excellence Manager – Training & Development
3-6 month Contract with strong potential for permanent hire
Newry Area, Northern Ireland | Start: ASAP
Our industry leading client are seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to design and deliver high-impact training programmes across their Operations and Engineering teams. Operating within a cGMP/aseptic manufacturing environment, the opportunity is to develop and drive capability building across 600+ staff across multiple manufacturing sites.
Key focus areas include:
- Design and develop engaging, fit-for-purpose OpEx training modules
- Deliver training across multiple levels - from operators and supervisors to mid-level leadership
- cGMP essentials and good aseptic best practices
- Support the embedding of operational excellence principles across manufacturing sites
- Partner with operational leads to assess training needs and build capability
- Help standardise training across the sites, ensuring consistent messaging and impact
Ideal candidates will bring:
- Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Training/L&D or similar roles within a GMP/aseptic manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of cGMP, aseptic manufacturing and pharmaceutical production practices
- Track record of developing and delivering training to diverse teams, shop floor to management
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites
Immediate or short notice availability
Why Join?
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational performance and cultural development
Fast-paced, people-focused environment with 600+ employees across Operations/Engineering
High likelihood of 6-month engagement with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership role owning training and OpEx for Operations & Engineering
Competitive daily rate for the contract role and attractive package if converted to permanent
If this sounds like a fit or you know someone suitable, please get in touch or apply directly to apply@leanexecutives.co.uk