Japan Region Global Operational Excellence Lead

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Job Description
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
To act as a coach and facilitator for the CI (Continuous Improvement) squad, aligning their efforts with the broader strategic goals of the OpU (Operating Unit) /Region network and driving high-value strategic projects at OpU/Region level. This role focuses on driving operational excellence and delivering value across the entire network through the strategic deployment of AOS (Agile Operations System - Takeda's Lean Six Sigma system) elements, in full alignment & collaboration with the OpU/Region BE (Business Excellence) Head.
SCOPE
The Japan Region Global Operational Excellence Lead provides strategic guidance and leadership, working closely with the OpU/Region leadership team to prioritize and drive high-impact projects, share best practices, and ensure consistency in operational practices across the network. This position should support the delivery of COP savings in the range of 3 to 5% of addressable spend in scope/annum.
Implement strategic CI initiatives (20%)

• Lead CI squad efforts focusing on value stream level and implement strategic CI initiatives to drive significant business impact within the OpU/Region.

OE (Operational Excellence) Expertise and Support (15%)

• Provide OE expertise during any stage of transformation to solve complex issues hands-on and guide the execution of value stream level projects.

Alignment with Strategic Goals (10%)

• Ensure CI squad efforts align with the broader strategic objectives of the OpU/Region, facilitating cohesive and effective operations.

Consistency in Deployment (15%)

• Drive the consistent deployment of AOS elements across all sites within the network, ensuring maximum efficiency and value creation.

Coaching and Cultural Change (15%)

• Coach OpU/Regional leaders on how to lead in an OE environment, fostering and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

eAGILE Roadmap (10%)

• Lead and support the development and execution of the OpU/Region eAGILE Roadmap, driving business impact through strategic AOS deployment.

Best Practices and Training (10%)

• Identify, codify, share, and prioritize impactful best practices across the OpU/Region, supporting replication efforts and delivering Green Belt/Black Belt training modules.

Collaboration and Strategic Support (5%)

• Work closely with OpU/Region leadership, BE teams, SBO, Network strategy, product teams, BPO, and FoF to drive and support strategic initiatives and special projects as required.
• Collaborate with other GOE (Global Operational Excellence) Network Leads on sharing & leveraging impactful best practices.
• Performs special studies on request.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

• Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
• Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
• Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
• Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
• Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
• Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

• It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.
• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.

Locations
Osaka, Japan
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time