Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.
We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
Currently the Carole Park team is seeking an Operational Excellence (OE) Specialist to join our OE Team for a 12 month contract.
The Operational Excellence Specialist will support the Operational Excellence Lead to identify and implement process improvement strategies across the Carole Park Site. Working in partnership with departmental leads, the OE Specialist will focus on identifying and removing waste and driving continuous improvement initiatives that support the Carole Park site's strategic objectives around Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
Main responsibilities:
Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the Carole Park Site.
Research, gather, and analyse complex data and business processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Present clear and concise prioritised recommendations to drive targeted business outcomes.
Liaise with and manage the expectations of area stakeholders to assess opportunities and design improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with area stakeholders and SMEs, to deliver continuous process improvement initiatives that remove constraints whilst focusing on safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Develop, coordinate and deliver workshops or training programs around process improvement initiatives that target specific business opportunities
Coach and mentor operational leaders and frontline teams on process improvement methodologies
Report any deviations in processing or procedures immediately
Participate in Operational Excellence workshops and training
Manage your work efficiently and cost effectively to meet Operations plans and targets
About you:
Experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (desirable) i.e. GMP, or Food Manufacturing
Advanced computer and data analysis skills (desirable)
Experience in identifying process inefficiencies and executing process improvement projects
Experience in using data to drive process improvements (essential)
Coaching and educating on key Continuous Improvement methodologies (essential)
Demonstrated experience applying Operational Excellence methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving. Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs is desirable.
Viatris Benefits:
Employee rewards and discount platform
Annual wellness allowance
Recognition programs
State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
Benefits for health and financial wellness
Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others
Viatris Product loyalty program
Free annual flu vaccination
2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum
Additional paid parental leave
Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
Culture
Viatris has been named A Great Place to Work.
Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us.
Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day.
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others.
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
- Advanced computer and data analysis skills
- Experience in identifying process inefficiencies and executing process improvement projects
- Experience in using data to drive process improvements
- Coaching and educating on key Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated experience applying Operational Excellence methodologies
Viatris Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Viatris and has not been reviewed or approved by Viatris.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently characterized as competitive and fair for the role, with “good pay” and “fair pay for job” appearing alongside references to competitive salary. This is reinforced by mentions of annual bonuses and overall satisfaction with pay levels in many roles and locations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including private health insurance in some regions and broad medical support options. Mental health support is also emphasized through EAP access and coaching resources as part of the broader health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits appear robust, with references to defined contribution pension arrangements and a 401(k) with employer matching, plus options for different contribution types. Profit-sharing and long-service/loyalty awards further support longer-term financial value.
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What We Do
Viatris is a global pharmaceutical company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer.
