Lean Manufacturing Manager

Strabane

Vickerstock are exclusive recruitment partners to a growing, forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and continuous improvement. As the business continues to invest in people, processes and plant, they are now seeking an experienced Lean Manufacturing Manager to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across the site.

This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to genuinely shape how the factory operates day-to-day, embedding lean principles and creating a culture of continuous improvement from the shop floor up.

What we have to offer:

• Salary £60-70k
• Performance bonus
• Monday to Friday 37.5hrs (No weekends)
• 29 days holiday
• Company pension
• On Site parking
• Gym membership
• (Opportunity for future Directorship)

Your day to day

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Lean Manufacturing Manager will take ownership of the site's lean strategy, working closely with production, engineering, quality and supply chain teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive sustainable performance improvements.

• Leading and embedding lean manufacturing methodologies across the site
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Identifying and eliminating waste through value stream mapping and data-driven analysis
• Coaching and developing teams in lean tools and problem-solving techniques
• Supporting production teams to improve throughput, OEE and right-first-time performance
• Leading Kaizen events and structured improvement projects
• Championing a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
• Providing clear reporting and performance metrics to senior management

The ideal candidate will have:

I am keen to speak with candidates who bring both technical lean expertise and the ability to influence and engage people at all levels of the organisation.

• Proven experience in a lean or continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and CI methodologies
• A track record of delivering measurable operational improvements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and drive change in a practical, hands-on way

Highly Desirable

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

This is an excellent opportunity for a lean professional who wants to make a visible difference in a growing manufacturing business. You will be joining a supportive leadership team, with a genuine appetite for improvement, and the chance to leave a lasting imprint on how the site operates.

Interested in finding out more?
Contact Paul Muir to discuss this opportunity in complete confidence on T: 028 9031 3720, or submit an updated CV via the link on the page.

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As an experienced specialist recruiter within Food Manufacturing/FMCG with over 7 years' experience, I recruit Production & Operations professionals at all levels across Northern Ireland.

If this role isn't quite right for you, but you work within Food Production or Operations in Northern Ireland, please feel free to share your CV for future consideration (you can also connect with me on LinkedIn)