- Establish continuous improvement business process and maintain project portfolio for the Operations Improvement group.
- Support implementation of projects supporting Manufacturing short and long-range plans, policies, programs and objectives.
- Identify/Evaluate/Implement/Monitor/Escalate key operational business processes and risks.
- Apply systematic project management fundamentals ensuring successful project planning, implementation and control where appropriate. Example: Piloting of Lean Six Sigma projects.
- Act as a change agent for cultural adoption of continuous improvement across Operations.
- Implement a "grass roots" project portal and governance process.
- Leverage ability to influence others to make solid decisions to benefit the whole of Operations. Communicate frequently and effectively.
- Support new manufacturing technology introduction, operations modeling and risk management activities where requested.
- Manage and develop peers to increase knowledge and awareness about LEAN 6 Sigma philosophy and tools to coach and mentor teams to support them through the same objective.
- Effectively manages assigned projects including adherence to scope, schedule, quality, budget and overall project compliance.
- Develops/Supports departmental metrics
- Establishes/Improves OI Business Process
- Identifies areas for continuous improvement across Operations and communicates opportunities
- Train area personnel in one or more areas of expertise including advanced skills.
- Manage staff, when required
- Minimum of B.S./B.A. degree and at least 7 years of experience; Masters degreed preferred
- Lean Six Sigma certification, or similar, preferred
- Interpersonal Savvy/ Respect for Others ???????
- Experience in single-use platform technology is preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of Upstream/Downstream fundamentals and unit operations is preferred
- Business Acumen & Priority Setting
- Problem Solving/Decision Quality
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Ability to convince and coach / support teams towards the same objective.
- Know how to work and evolve in a complex and multidisciplinary environment.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Results Orientation/Performance Focus
- Project Management/Managing and Measuring Work
- Effectively communicate in English and French
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project) required. Familiarity with other advanced statistical and project management tools is a plus.
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Manager, Operational Excellence Manufacturing LOCATED IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Durham, United States - KBI BioPharma
Description
Job Description
IMPORTANT: This position is located in GENEVA, Switzerland
Job summary
The incumbent will have Operation Excellence / Lean Six Sigma expertise and ideally manufacturing, process development and/or new technology introduction experience. The incumbent will support and manage key Manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives and high-value cross-functional projects. Incumbent will actively manage several projects concurrently.
Job Responsibilities
Specific job responsibilities include, but not limited:
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