Food Production Lean Specialist

Role
Description

We’re seeking a results-driven Food Production Lean
Specialist to join our team at Horgan’s.



Reporting to the Senior
Management Team, the Food Production Lean Specialist will lead our
continuous improvement initiatives and embed lean principles across our
operations. In this role, you will drive process optimisation, eliminate waste,
and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate would possess
excellent problem-solving skills and would have a proven track record in
implementing lean methodologies to achieve measurable results. The role requires a proactive
approach to data-driven problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to
optimise business outcomes.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Conducting
  value stream mapping to identify waste & operational inefficiencies
  and areas for improvement. Work to improve workplace organisation and
  operational efficiency, including 5S implementation.
• Developing,
  implementing, and sustaining lean transformation strategies aligned with
  business objectives and customer needs.
• Collaborating
  with leadership to prioritise improvement opportunities and allocate
  resources.   
• Leading
  cross-functional teams to implement process improvement projects, standard
  operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices across departments based on
  lean principles.
• Facilitate
  workshops, training, and brainstorming sessions on lean tools and
  frameworks. Provide coaching to employees on lean tools such as 5S,
  Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Kanban.

• Support
  the development of a strategic roadmap for lean transformation and
  evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes.

• Establishing
  and monitoring KPIs to track continuous improvement efforts and present
  them to Senior Management.

• Stay
  updated on industry trends and best practices in lean management. 

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant
  certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) or Lean Management.
• Proficiency
  in process mapping software and tools (e.g., Visio, Minitab).
• Knowledge
  of agile methodologies or frameworks.
• Ability
  to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong
  facilitation skills for conducting workshops and Kaizen events.
• Strong
  leadership skills to drive organisational change and engage teams.
• Knowledge
  of data analytics tools to measure and interpret performance metrics.
• Industry
  experience preferred.

Key
Attributes

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following key
attributes:

• Continuous
  Improvement Mentor who embraces a mindset of constant, incremental
  improvement, never settling for the status quo and fostering an
  environment where employees are encouraged to suggest changes.
• Customer-focused
  mindset, wanting to bring value to the customer, aligning all team
  processes and waste reduction efforts with customer needs.
• Hands-on
  Food Production Lean Specialist, spending time with the team to understand
  real-time problems firsthand, rather than managing solely from a desk.
• Leader
  who wants to empower the team to take initiative, teaching them problem-solving
  rather than just providing answers, and respects the input of all team
  members regardless of hierarchy.
• Process
  Improvement Expertise, possessing technical knowledge of Lean tools such
  as 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Kanban.
• High
  Emotional Intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and honesty,
  especially when dealing with mistakes, treating them as learning
  opportunities.
• Long-Term
  Visionary, setting clear, strategic goals while remaining adaptable to
  changing circumstances.