Operations Improvement Placement Student

Cooneen Group are delighted to offer an opportunity for Placement within the Operations Improvement team of our Fivemiletown Production Facility. This is a 12 month fixed term post. The successful person will gain experience in the day-to-day operational activities of the business, projects and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Observe and measure production efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement. Conceptualizing and implementing appropriate changes. Communication with other departments such as sourcing/ procurement, finance, design, and distribution. Problem solving, planning and organizing. Taking ownership of projects and seeing them through concept to completion. Administration tasks to document project progress. Requirements Essential: Working towards a degree in a relevant field, for example business, manufacturing, engineering, production, or a science or analytical related degree. Undertaking placement for the Financial year 2025 A passion for process improvement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Organization skills with an ability to priorities. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Assertive and self-motivated with an ability to influence others Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel, to intermediate level for example pivot sheets Desirable Criteria Desire to work in the manufacturing or clothing/textile/fashion industry. Interest in Lean methodologies Reward At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. As an employee you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, company sponsored Healthcare Cash plan and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Other benefits include Employee Assistance program, enhanced Maternity/Paternity, and Refer a friend scheme, Social Committee and regular social events; amongst a host of other benefits which can be discussed on application. About us Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across 4 individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. As communication will be via email, please check your spam/junk folder The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting. Closing Date: 07/02/2025 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.