Operational Readiness & Operational Excellence Lead

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global CDMO organization is seeking an Operational Readiness - OE Lead in Kingston upon Hull. You will oversee project management and operational excellence, driving innovation and improvements while managing project budgets. The role demands strong leadership and excellent communication skills with a focus on KPI tracking and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience required.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee PM, OE, and cross-functional site services.
• Drive standardization and efficiency measures.
• Overall responsible for project budget and cost centers.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Change Management

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

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10.06.2025

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25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job title: Operational Readiness - OE Lead

Location: Yorkshire/Humber

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work hours: 37.5

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for an Operational Readiness – OE Lead on behalf of a global CDMO organization.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be responsible for site PMO, Operational Excellence, and site services, assessing innovation and improvements linked to ADS strategy, and tracking performance alongside various KPIs.

Key accountabilities:

• Direct and oversee the PM, OE, and cross-functional site services staff
• Create a culture that fosters innovation and continuous improvement
• Drive standardization, project end-to-end planning, and efficiency measures
• Responsible for creation and improvement of all performance indicators of the site (Safety, Quality, Costs, People Development)
• Provide support and generate expertise for overall KPI reporting and analysis
• Training support and oversight of status
• Direct and motivate multidisciplinary project teams and hold team members accountable for delivering results within an agreed project governance structure to achieve project goals
• Overall responsible for the project budget and cost centers; monitor effectiveness of implementation and report back to stakeholders

Key requirements:

• Strong leadership experience
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Project management and change management skills
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail