Operations Graduate

TN Ireland; Navan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Unilin Insulation is seeking an Operations Graduate to support Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives at our manufacturing facilities. Based in our Navan, Co. Meath office, you'll work as part of a dynamic team driving continuous improvement. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities within our site operational departments.

Key Attributes:

1. Engineering Degree qualification – Level 8+ / Level 7 with relevant work experience.
2. Decisive with ability to make decisions quickly and effectively to meet deadlines.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to quickly identify practical solutions.
4. Team player who will work with others and individually to achieve company goals.
5. Highly self-motivated with proven ability to work on own initiative.
6. Logical thinker, with excellent organisational and communication skills.
7. Experienced knowledge of the Microsoft systems – Power BI, Office, Teams etc.
8. Proactive enthusiasm and can-do attitude with a very strong work ethic.
9. Previous manufacturing work experience, an advantage.
10. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
11. Ability to multi-task across multiple projects.

Key Tasks and Duties:

1. Work within the ethos and standards of the company.
2. Be Health & Safety conscious and align with our Zero Harm principles.
3. Collaborate with site teams on Lean principles and Operational excellence to improve KPIs.
4. Effective planning, co-ordination, and communication with site operational departments.
5. Liaise with relevant departments to assist in the smooth running of the organisation during project stages.
6. Work with Operations Manager & Engineering Project Manager to drive industry best practice.
7. Effective communication with all Operational Departments between Unilin sites in IRL & UK.
8. Be part of a team & ability to take the lead in Continuous Improvement initiatives across sites.
9. Utilise Unilin software systems to identify improvements, monitor trends and provide data.
10. Undertake any other tasks appropriate to the position, as requested by management.
11. Be flexible to the needs of the business and travel may be required to Unilin sites.

What can you expect?

Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture. Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship. In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options.

Who are we?

Unilin Group is an international reference in interior design and construction industry solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. With our floors, panels, insulation materials and technologies we are present in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and in public spaces across the globe. Our brands Quick-Step, Pergo and Moduleo probably ring a bell. Every day, some 8,300 employees around the world dig deep to push boundaries and innovate. Want to learn more about us? Then be sure to check out our website.