Job Description Summary
Implement and drive continuous improvement across a dedicated Sandoz operations site through the chosen SBS (Sandoz Business System – internal operational excellence (OpEx) program) methodology, focused on zero losses and 100% employee engagement mindset. The main purpose of this role is to drive the roll out of the new SBS methodology, collaborate with other key stakeholders and pilot lead sites to ensure standardization and sustainable long-term growth through the SBS principles, in alignment with site and company’s strategic needs and Sandoz’ pioneering culture. Ensuring the program implementation results in long-term success and thus stronger production performance.Job Description
Major accountabilities:
Drive the roll-out of the selected SBS continuous improvement methodology across the dedicated production site, starting with pilot line and continuing implementation throughout the site, focusing on clear KPIs being cascaded through organizational levels, visualization at the production line, creation of standard work procedures, integration with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and, more in general, pursuing zero losses in production processes and high employee engagement.
Be an inclusive leader and a change champion, a role model for site management in the ability to “coach at the shop floor” to get solutions generated and owned by shop floor employees
Collaborate with global teams as well as other (pilot) lead sites to foster exchange and ensure best in class implementation.
Develop and drive an OpEx and SBS capability building strategy across the site, by providing training, mentoring and coaching to leaders and associates. This will include “Loss analysis”, DMAIC Green/Black Belt training as well as the training of Lean tools through Kaizen. Develop and implement a train the trainer capability building approach on site.
Share and leverage best practices / expertise in the SBS community.
Continuously broaden SBS program reach and activities until SBS is fully embedded in the organization´s processes and culture.
Ensure Sandoz’ pioneering culture is lived, creating an inclusive work environment where every employee feels heard, seen, and respected, enabling them to drive innovation and performance
Key performance indicators:
Total OpEx Savings and measurable results in OpEx KPIs ( OAE, TpT, BRFT, cost, yield, inventory ...)
Pilot Completion
People capability building plans achievement. On Time Certification.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor/Master of engineering / chemical engineering / industrial engineering are preferable
Languages:
English (fluency required), local site language is an advantage
Experience and Skills:
Extensive experience implementing OpEx programs
Experience leading Total Productive Maintenance (AM, PM, FI, etc).
Work experience in FMCG and/or Pharmaceutical industry is desired.
Specific experience required:
Successful track record for implementation of OpEx program at complex sites successfully in terms of working capital improvement, extensive efficiency improvement and structural savings generation
Experience with either IWS (Integrated Work Systems), Danaher Business System (DBS) or Toyota Production System (TPS) required
Result and solution orientation; relentless focus on execution
Able to manage, influence and lead in all directions (up, down, across)
Seek and offer collaboration within and outside teams
Effectively communicate, providing clarity of expectations and reasons behind decisions/actions.
Coaching and training skills
Question the status quo to simplify and / or improve ways of working
Empowering and supporting others
Engaging others in a shared purpose and shift in mindset
Building effective cross-functional teams to enable performance
Skills Desired
Assembly Language, Biotechnology, Business Networking, Change Control, Chemistry, Continual Improvement Process, Cost Reduction, General Hse Knowledge , Incentive Program, Knowledge Of Gmp, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Learning And Development, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Operations, Productivity, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Six Sigma, Technology TransferTop Skills
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines.
Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
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