Location: Cork Ringaskiddy
12-month contract
3 days per week onsite. 2 days remote
Our client, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, requires an experienced Operational Excellence Project Manager to join their team for an initial 12-month contract to embed & sustain continuous improvement processes/programs in line with company standards at their ever-growing site in Ringaskiddy, Cork. You will be part of a team of 5 other OE partners supporting the development and strengthening of management systems and processes to improve performance and create higher value for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* BE an Operational Excellence (OE) partner responsible for supporting Business Unit Leadership Teams and functional departments through the development of business process standards in line with existing company standards, e.g. Standard Work, 6S, Digital Performance Management, A3 Problem-Solving and Value Stream Mapping.
* Shape and lead site-wide change programs through lean & six sigma methodologies.
* Embed & sustain 'Managing Site Performance' business process standards on site.
* Lead TIPs & mentor initiative leads on company methodology.
* Develop and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.
* Enhance the involvement and engagement of employees in process improvements.
* Ensure all continuous improvement projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner.
* Incorporate different perspectives, backgrounds, and talent to generate effective ideas or solutions and engage in open and constructive conversations, focused on high-performance teams
* Serve as a role model for making Credo-based decisions, helping others understand the value of Credo-based decisions.
* Act as DRI for individual Lean Programmes, shaping key strategy for the programme, change management and partner management at site level.
* Dealing with organisational change, whilst there are other BEX partners, this is a stand-alone role within their assigned business unit and will be responsible for deploying work items for that unit.
Experience Required
* Third level Degree or qualification in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
* 5+ years' experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry
* Certified to Black/Green belt level or relevant Lean or Six Sigma Qualification
* Proven track record of leading significant projects and/or change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organisation.
* Strong cross-functional business insight and proven ability to lead the delivery of cross-functional projects.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Innovative, adaptable and collaborative approach to business challenges
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Desired Skills and Experience
Lean Six Sigma
Project Management experience
5+ years industry experience
3rd level relevant degree
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