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Job Description
People First - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.
For Takeda Ireland Ltd, we are looking for a
Operational Excellence Champion (Lean/OpEx Project Manager)
for a full-time permanent position at our location in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
As an Operational Excellence Champion, you will play a pivotal role in driving measurable improvements across our Value Stream and Support Functions. Your expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies will be instrumental in identifying and implementing step-change projects that enhance efficiency, quality, and performance. By collaborating with various departments and stakeholders, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of operational excellence.
Your tasks in detail:
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and seize opportunities to enhance processes within our Value Stream and Support functions, making a tangible impact on our operational efficiency.
- Lead Transformative Projects: Spearhead step-change projects across the site using Lean and Six Sigma principles, delivering significant improvements that elevate our performance.
- Ensure Excellence in Execution: Guarantee the timely and complete execution of Lean/OpEx projects, ensuring that every initiative meets our high standards of quality and effectiveness.
- Implement Best Practices: Deploy industry-leading Lean and OpEx methods and techniques in all improvement initiatives, setting the benchmark for operational excellence.
- Collaborate with Visionaries: Work closely with Business Excellence and Agile/OpEx Leads and other key stakeholders to prioritize and drive forward the most impactful initiatives.
- Foster a Collaborative Environment: Engage with all departments within the Value Stream and Support functions, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.
- Foster a Collaborative Environment: Connect with the global Agile community, participating in training, knowledge-sharing meetings, and Communities of Practice to stay at the forefront of industry trends.
- Champion OpEx Principles: Act as an ambassador for OpEx principles, ensuring they are understood and embraced across the site.
- Champion OpEx Principles: Adapt and simplify OpEx methods to make them accessible and actionable for all team members.
- Champion OpEx Principles: Provide coaching and support to colleagues, empowering them to achieve their best and drive continuous improvement.
Your profile:
- Third-level qualification in a technical discipline is required or equivalent
- Experience in the Pharmaceuticals or life sciences industry is preferred.
- Green Belt or higher qualifications in Lean Six Sigma are highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data management tools (e.g., Minitab, PowerBi) is an advantage.
- Proven ability to plan and deliver well-defined projects, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Flexible and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse processes and interpret data to drive improvements.
- Strong skills in coaching, teaching, presentation (both oral and written), and facilitation.
- Courage to challenge existing processes and not accept the status quo.
- Excellent listening and presenting skills.
What you can look forward to with us:
- Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
- Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants' cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
- Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
- Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
- Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
- Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
- Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
- Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
For further questions, please contact: Jennifer Kriedemann | Talent Acquisition Partner | E-Mail: [email protected]
Locations
Bray, Ireland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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