Lean Coordinator

at  ABP Ireland Poland

ABP Beef processes c.1m cattle each year and is the largest processor of beef in Ireland and the UK, and one of the top 3 in Europe. ABP works with many of Europe’s largest supermarket chains and food retailers to ensure beef is produced with full traceability ‘from farm to fork’.
We operate out of meat plants strategically located to be close to our farmer suppliers in the UK,
Ireland and Poland. We are a major exporter of beef to over 20 countries. Utilising our patented
‘Ultra-Tender’ beef process ABP ensures the highest quality product is delivered to the end
consumer.
We are looking for a Lean Coordinator to join our team in ABP Waterford.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. There are opportunities for support in order to develop your skills and competencies.
Job Title: Lean Coordinator
Location: ABP Waterford

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To actively participate in all training and development opportunities
To continuously improve their understanding of the ABP Way Model Elements and of Lean and Continuous improvement methods.
Develop the behaviours required to develop the culture of respect & continuous improvement on site by building relationships with senior team members and other staff members.
Specifically coach the teams to:
o “Identify and eliminate waste within the business (8 Wastes)”
o “Find the problems, Fix the problem, stop the problem coming back”
o “Engage, Standardise, Improve”
o “Plan, Do, Check, Act”
To maintain the Site and Department Master schedules and to chair regular (6 weekly reviews)
Influence the senior team to set and achieve improvement targets and manage recovery where needed
To provide training and coaching to the team in 5S, to embed 5S in the work practice of every employee by influencing and working with supervisors
To maintain schedule for implementation and develop Layered Confirmation of 5s standard
To support the site training officers in making matrices and scorecards
Support the GM in Training Meetings
Assess accuracy of score cards and time logs
Support decision making in prioritising work and highlight training performance in the meetings
To agree meaningful Site and Departmental Key performance Metrics and keep updated accurately, ensuring that the right issues are escalated.
To assist the senior teams in identifying and solving problems using the elements of Problem Escalation (PDCA), Practical Problem Solving and Panel Review.
To create a meeting structure and score card agenda which effectively focuses the team, highlights the right problems, ensures root causes are agreed and addressed or the issue is escalated at the right time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

2 year’s relevant experience preferably within the meat or food industry.
Lean qualification or interest
Experience of working in a dynamic business is desirable.
A strong commercial mind set is imperative.
Solid working knowledge of MS Office.
If you are interested, please send your CV to Caroline.Kennedy@abpireland.com or post it to HR Department ABP Waterford, Christendom, Ferrybank Waterford X91KN63

Please refer the Job description for details