Site Operational Excellence Lead

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Job details

Company overview

We are a global pharmaceutical and clinical research company based in the United States. Through pharmaceuticals, we help people live healthier, healthier, and longer lives. Through productive agreements and partnerships around the world, we have grown to become one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies by expanding its scale and developing pharmaceuticals at low cost. We have many employees who are committed with sincerity in a culture of excellence and are committed to further expansion.

Responsibilities

The Site Operational Excellence Lead is accountable for executing and supporting the Operational Excellence Management System for Manufacturing and Quality (M&Q). Reporting to the Site Head, this role focuses on site-level implementation, coaching, and continuous improvement of Operational Excellence to ensure alignment with the overall strategy and governance. The Site OPEX Lead serves as the key interface between the Global OpEx team and the site, as well as the interface between the Site OPEX Team and the Site Leadership Team (SLT). The Business Partner is an SME in Lean, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing Standards of Operational Excellence, and Human Performance Reliability. This role involves a balance of execution, coaching, and administrative leadership.
Main responsibilities:

• Lead the Site Operational Excellence Lead Team and provide Operational Excellence support for site central functions.
• Own the site prioritization process, Operational Excellence education strategy, Operational Excellence roadmap, and site-wide transformational initiatives.
• Participate in Site Lead Team metrics reviews, identify trends, and lead site improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Operational Excellence training to all levels of employees within assigned areas to support deployment and ongoing sustainability of Operational Excellence / Lean ways of working
• Coach and train teams in Lean tools and systems (for example, daily management, A3 thinking, standard work)
• Lead cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies associated with the area for the following initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Human Performance Reliability (HPR), etc.
• Facilitate shared learning and lead Operational Excellence Assessments within the site (site and globally driven)
• Integrate and drive Operational Excellence culture and systems within the site
• Align with Global Operational Excellence business processes and support the delivery of OpEx objectives.
• Influence local organizational uptake and execution of OpEx practices, tools, behaviors, and culture
• Develop, coach, and lead the local OpEx team members
• Identify, recruit, and onboard Operational Excellence talent
• Coach local leaders and Operational Excellence Business Partners on program execution
• Actively engage in the broader Operational Excellence community through periodic updates, 1:1 meetings, and ad hoc discussions
• Host local Operational Excellence education and communication sessions to monitor program and resource execution, share best practices, foster collaboration, communicate and facilitate Operational Excellence learning opportunities, and apply PDCA learning cycles to improve Operational Excellence business processes.
• Assist in the preparation of the Site Business and Strategic Plan; lead strategy deployment and participate in relevant SLT topics.
• Serve as technical leader for other Operational Excellence Business partners and build their Manufacturing operations, Lean, RCA, Problem Solving, HPR, and program management skill set
• Establishes and implement project management processes and methodologies to ensure Continuous Improvement projects are delivered on time, adhere to high quality standards and meet team expectations.
• Lead the establishment of the Operational Excellence systems (for example, the Lean Production, Lean Management systems, and our digitally integrated visual management system) within assigned areas, including the components and their interactions.

Requirements

Minimum requirements：

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal and interaction skills. Demonstrated influence and leadership.
• Strong balance of leadership, analytical, project management, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and coaching capabilities. Prior experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence
• Effective educator and presenter. Enthusiastic, flexible, and positive attitude Experience in Lean Manufacturing or other Productivity industry methods
• Ability to coach individuals from the shop floor to the Site Head, and lead project teams
• Written and spoken English communication skills

*Note: From the perspective of employee well-being and productivity, the company has established a commuting distance and time limit policy. Specifically, the maximum allowable commuting distance is within 90 km and commuting time should not exceed 90 min from candidates nearest station to the workplace using the cheapest public transportation. If candidates live further away than the above range, they will generally be required to relocate to a location within commuting distance (rented company housing may be provided). The above applies even if commuting by car is permitted.

Salary

12 - 15 million yen

Location

Hyogo