Model of Excellence Deployment Lead

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.

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Your mission

As part of the Model of Excellence (MoE) team, the Model of Excellence Deployment Lead will lead site deployment, cross-functional strategic projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency, and key financial metrics. You will also serve as a technical expert, coordinating accredited MoE training while coaching and mentoring stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

This position is based in Dundalk, Ireland and is fully on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively manage the site’s MoE deployment and improvement priorities in alignment with MoE standards, in collaboration with Site Leadership.

• Ensure alignment with MoE maturity and calibration criteria, and facilitate deployment activities to achieve Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certification, ensuring deployment plans remain on track.

• Apply MoE learning resources and standards supported by the Business Excellence Group to implement methods, deliver training, and leverage best practices.

• Provide coaching to guide teams through their maturity progression.

• Escalate significant deployment gaps or issues where necessary.

• Facilitate MoE-related communication and change management activities, enabling site leadership to embed and sustain the MoE culture while recognizing and celebrating successes.

• Serve as a role model for MoE behaviours.

• Deliver learning activities (training and hands-on application) to build MoE knowledge and capability across teams.

• Lead MoE calibration assessments across all cells/areas of the site, promoting consistency and knowledge sharing.

• Capture and document lessons learned, both successes and challenges, benchmark data, and share opportunities with the Director of Business Excellence.

What We Are Looking For

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Expert, or equivalent

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or Business, or demonstrable experience in change management and continuous improvement.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience leading Lean/Continuous Improvement activities and deploying Lean transformations.

• Proven expertise in Lean deployment tools and methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Systems, 5S, Lean Leadership, and Standard Work.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Excellent training and facilitation skills & passion for Continuous Improvement.

• Proven people management skills with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams and adapt communication to varied audiences.

• Advanced problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and planning skills with a proven track record of executing against Operational related performance metrics (safety, delivery, quality, cost, people development, and culture).

• Excellent influencing, coaching, and communication abilities across all organizational levels.

• Skills in conflict resolution, presenting, and critical thinking.

• Hands-on, structured, and logical working style.

• Strong customer focus with the ability to challenge constructively, drive results, and deliver value.

• Proficiency in English with a secondary language a benefit

What We Offer

As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.

Ready to apply?

Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note that the process for this position is coordinated by our Recruitment team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.

We Are Hiab

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.

www.hiabgroup.com