21935 – Continuous Improvement Specialist – Meath Contractor

Purpose

This role is responsible for the roll-out of the Operational Excellence program at the Site with support from the Global Team. Key responsibilities will be to engage and work collaboratively across the Site Teams to ensure the Production System Program is successfully deployed. Elements of the Production System (MPS) ensure continuous improvement principles are built into the Site maximizing product flow and value add activity across the site. The successful candidate will work closely with the Agile Teams to roll-out 8-Step Problem Solving, Task Breakdown Sheets, Leader Standard Work and Value Stream Mapping through a Target Condition format.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and coach the teams on 8-Step Problem-Solving Process, Task Breakdown Sheets, Leader Standardized Work, Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping Partner with the Global team to deploy Target Conditions to the Warehouse including the deployment of Tier, 5S, value stream mapping, Leader Standard Work, 8 – Step Problem-Solving and MPS Tools
• Partner with the Global team to deploy MPS ways of working in Micro Labs
• Project Management of Target Condition Projects
• Update on our Production System at Tier 5 Governance
• Build Strong Relationships with Agile Teams, People Leaders and Global MPS and Global Learning and Development Partners
• Ensures a dynamic project pipeline exists at the site and is reviewed periodically for relevance with the focus of implementing Target Conditions and vision to achieve Model Site
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to coach and mentor self-directed teams through complex problems solving
• Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability in using a wide variety of lean tools and building capability within teams
• Change agent who will apply the CEM Change Execution Methodology through project/programme deployment
• Partner with the Learning and Development team for deployment of the learning upskilling programme on site.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Engineering or Equivalent
• A masters or MBA is desired
• Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Leader Qualification is desired
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a highly regulated industry
• Experience working with Business Intelligence tools such as Spotfire and PowerApps and MS Office Products
• At least 5 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry is desirable
• Organization Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.