Job Description
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family and is committed to "Feeding the Future" through sustainable and innovative practices. Trouw Nutrition specialises in animal nutrition and is dedicated to advancing livestock health and productivity with cutting‑edge solutions. We are looking for an Operational Excellence Manager to join our Ashbourne site to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
About the Role – Drive Continuous Improvement and Efficiency
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead and execute the Operational Excellence masterplan for the Ashbourne site.
* Identify and deliver process improvements and cost‑saving initiatives.
* Engage teams on Lean and continuous improvement practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence.
* Conduct diagnostics and assessments to identify opportunities aligned with business priorities.
* Own Operational Excellence projects end‑to‑end, from planning to implementation and follow‑up.
* Collaborate with customers to optimise supply chain efficiency and deliver mutual benefits.
* Analyse performance data, generate insights, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
* Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Operations, Customer Service, and Planning, to ensure initiatives align with business goals.
* Report progress and contribute to long‑term operational strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
* Proven track record in driving Lean, Operational Excellence, or process optimisation initiatives.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data sets into actionable insights.
* Hands‑on experience with improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, or Value Stream Mapping is desirable.
* Lean certification preferred; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt an advantage.
* Experience in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
* Soft skills: analytical and solutions‑oriented, commercially aware, with strong communication.
* Resilient, adaptable, and proactive, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
Other Requirements
Availability for occasional travel within Great Britain and Europe.
Work model: On‑site, full‑time (Ashbourne, UK).
Global Benefits
Full‑time role in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Opportunity to contribute to an international, dynamic environment.
Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the SHV family.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, colour, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
Our mission: Feeding the Future.
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