Recognising 2025’s leaders in manufacturing innovation and operational excellence, Viatris Little Island was honoured with the Operational Excellence Award during the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025, recognising the site’s outstanding achievements in efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Through the implementation of an Integrated Lean Management System (ILMS), Viatris Little Island has transformed the way it operates, fostering a culture of world-class performance and operational discipline. The site’s dedication to process optimisation, quality enhancement, and cost efficiency has positioned it as a benchmark for operational excellence within Ireland’s manufacturing sector.

Judges praised Viatris for its measurable results and innovative approach. “The Little Island site has demonstrated exceptional operational performance, achieving $13 million in cost savings and $8 million in cost avoidance in 2024 alone,” the panel noted. 

Highlights include a tiered management cascade driving accountability and engagement across all levels, alongside quality improvements such as a 64.4% reduction in audit costs. The site’s consistent budget outperformance and commitment to continuous improvement underlined its position as a deserving winner of this year’s award.

The achievements of 2025’s leaders highlight how innovation continues to drive competitiveness across Ireland’s manufacturing landscape. With momentum building throughout the sector, the question now is: who will define the standard in Manufacturing Excellence Awards in 2026? We’ll soon find out, as the award prepare to celebrate the people and organisations shaping the future of Irish manufacturing.

Relive the energy and inspiration of the 2025 Awards through the official highlights video, capturing the excitement of the evening and the stories behind the award-winning initiatives.

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