Director of Operational Excellence

Head of Lean Operations Job Summary

The Director of Operational Excellence plays a pivotal role in the Senior Leadership Team, driving continuous improvement activities and mindset across the site.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the Lean Operations group, centered on continuous improvement, integrated values, and ways of working, to ensure Site/Asset/Functional performances are met and continually improved against.
• Ensure alignment of core competencies, skills, and vision to support the site and the network.
• Identify and understand operational inefficiencies within the value streams through stakeholder interactions and collaborative efforts.
• Establish and drive strategic initiatives, leveraging Value Stream Maps, to improve operational performance across the site.
• Cultivate a culture of continual improvement across the organization, ensuring teams are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Partner with peers and area leaders to identify key metrics for measuring and monitoring functional performance.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to promote a culture of knowledge sharing and drive consistency across systems, processes, structure, and other key factors.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred, with 10 years of experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is mandatory.
• Broad functional experience in Manufacturing environments is essential.
• Pharmaceutical experience is highly valued.
• Proven ability to manage people (5-10) and organizations effectively.
• Strong project management, time management, and process improvement tools skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including coaching, managing, and leading diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to make timely and informed decisions.