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Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Galway
  • 4d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a Level 8 STEM qualification, 5+ years in production/business, leadership experience, strong influence, change management skills, teamwork, and process improvement knowledge.
  • You will lead cultural initiatives, support Business Service Excellence, drive Galway Operations Strategy, promote Continuous Improvement, and facilitate related training and workshops.

Requirements

  • Qualifications and Experience:
  • HETAC Level 8 (STEM Qualification) in relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a Production or Business Service environment.
  • Two years+ in leadership (leading others) capacity preferred.
  • Competencies essential to the role:
  • Strong ability to influence others and drive change in the organisation.
  • Good understanding of change management & strong relationship builder.
  • Excellent communications & facilitation skills, teamwork abilities and track record of leading and delivering projects.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team & on own initiative.
  • Good knowledge of the business and how our production team’s work.
  • A demonstrated passion for lean & continuous improvement activities.
  • A good understanding of our Winning Together Culture and key factors impacting this, e.g., behavioural standards, principles, values, leadership competencies, etc.
  • Strong experience in process mapping and system improvements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Drive our Winning Together culture through leading our site wide program while supporting Production Units and Business Service areas in their culture journey.
  • Lead and facilitate the development and adoption of the Business Service Excellence program within the Business Service support groups.
  • Support the execution of the Galway Operations Strategy Process and drive improvements of same.
  • Sustain a culture of Continuous Improvement within the organisation by promoting our systems framework methodology to allow teams to continually improve their processes & systems.
  • Facilitate training & workshops in Continuous Improvement.
  • Benchmarking and continuously stretching our understanding of what the future looks like from an Operational Excellence perspective.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Operational Excellence Engineer.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

This role is offered on a 12-month defined term contract.

Where is the onsite location for this position?

The onsite location is in Galway, Ireland.

What are the closing date and application deadline for this position?

The closing date for applications is 18th September 2024.

What is the main mission of Boston Scientific Galway?

The mission is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

What will be the key responsibilities of the Senior Operational Excellence Engineer?

Key responsibilities include driving a culture of continuous improvement, leading the Business Service Excellence program, supporting the Galway Operations Strategy Process, facilitating training and workshops, and benchmarking operational excellence practices.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A HETAC Level 8 (STEM Qualification) in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Production or Business Service environment are required.

Is leadership experience preferred for this role?

Yes, two years or more in a leadership capacity is preferred.

What essential competencies are required for the role?

Essential competencies include strong influencing skills, understanding of change management, excellent communication and facilitation skills, teamwork abilities, knowledge of the business's operations, a passion for lean and continuous improvement, and strong experience in process mapping and system improvements.

Does Boston Scientific promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Boston Scientific recognizes that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and is committed to inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all employees.

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Mission & Purpose

At Boston Scientific, we work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life threatening conditions and the healthcare professionals who provide their care. Across 100+ countries, we help providers deliver care more effectively by reducing costs, increasing efficiencies and expanding access to care in order to help more people in more places live longer, healthier lives. We go beyond our mission of transforming patient lives by investing in the future and the well-being of our employees and our planet. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our Newsweek ranking as the 16th greenest company in the U.S. We also strive to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment and provide opportunities for our 38,000+ employees around the world to serve in their local communities.