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The WuXi Business Systems Director is responsible for promoting and facilitating the successful implementation of the Wuxi Business System at Wuxi Biologics Europe plants.
They must be accountable for driving transformation through diligent use of WBS tools on Lean, innovation, and growth to influence the organization's culture with WBS mindset. The candidate should be hands-on and detail-oriented but also able to see the big picture. They need to think strategically and view the business from a site leader’s standpoint. Also, they must be very customer-focused and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The primary work will be in Ireland and Germany plants, and the position requires a minimum of 30% travel, with some support in EU, US or Asia as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Accelerate results in SQDIC by leveraging WBS tools, mentoring and consulting skills, and change management process.
* Lead the adoption and practices of the WBS Fundamentals throughout Europe plants in all functions.
* Lead with site/company leadership in developing a WBS roadmap to meet PD/KPI requirements and WBS Sustainability.
* Plan the cost-saving projects and sustain the kaizen results according to the top-down objectives.
* Provide formal and informal WBS training and coaching at Gemba.
* Conduct a productive kaizen funnel against the WBS KPI goals with a functional team and ensure the kaizen sustainment successfully.
* Ensure scorecard and KPI are effective and well-aligned with leadership and HR.
* Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business, and provide expert counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate them.
* Promote and facilitate associate development in various WBS tools, lean production, and kaizen leadership.
* As Process Tool Owner for select WBS tools, promote the use and improvement of these tools and build a network of global CPs and ACPs to support Wuxi Biologics and BU needs.
* Benchmark and incorporate best practices.
Experience:
* Demonstrated experience as an SME in a biopharmaceutical operation.
* Ability to promote synergy from cross functions and handle conflict.
* Ability to influence others at all levels in the organization (up and down).
* Must possess the technical skills necessary to be credible by peers and managers.
* Effective communication in both written and verbal forms.
* Must understand how to leverage followership and leadership to drive sustainable change.
Knowledge:
* 15+ years of manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, or supply chain experience.
* BS or BA Degree in Business or Engineering is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
* Ability to design, develop, and implement a WBS roadmap for an operating business or site.
* Mastery of WBS Fundamentals and a variety of WBS Lean tools.
* Excellent English and Chinese skills (written and spoken).
* Superior training skills and adult learning theory.
* Familiarity with various manufacturing process technologies.
* Hands-on experience implementing WBS in a line management role.
* Proficiency in time and project management.
Qualifications:
* High energy and able to handle conflict.
* Ability to operate in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and effectively deal with difficult situations.
* Quick study who can rapidly adapt to Wuxi Biologics’s culture and gain the confidence of the organization.
* Adaptability working in a fast-paced environment and champion change.
* Results-driven and a proven record of being a high achiever.
* Ability to positively influence and work well with others.
* Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Show leadership and support to junior team members.
* Strong analytical skills and comfortable making risk-based decisions.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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