Business Process Optimisation Specialist

Vantive; Castlebar Municipal District (2014-2019); On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company focused on extending lives and improving patient care. We seek a BusinessProcessOptimisation Specialist to lead Lean initiatives and drive improvements across Value Streams, aligning with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.

You will develop Proficiency in Lean methodologies and implement the Vantive Operating System, championing change and coordinating deployment with Value Streams. A permanent, collaborative role awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead small projects and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with GMP and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead production support and process improvements.
• Work with Value Stream Managers to meet daily/weekly KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Support new product development and implementation in the area.
• Maintain a safety-oriented GMP-compliant work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and 6S/Kaizen activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

A3 Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

BusinessProcessOptimisationSpecialist

Working withinthe Vantive Value Streams,you willplay a lead role in bringing success tothearea’sday-to-dayoperations and its'continuous improvement journey. This is a broad role which will see involvement in actions which will ensure theachievement of the area’s Key PerformanceIndicators in Safety, Quality,Deliveryand Cost.

You shouldpossessbusiness acumen, understanding how eachcomponentof your work is linked to the overall siteobjectives,with an understanding of how Lean tools and processes help to improve business results,as well as an appreciation of the importance of people and behaviors inachieving and sustainingsuccess.

You will developproficiencyin Lean Manufacturing Methodologies and theVantiveOperating System to thepoint at which you can leadimplementation ofthese programs inValueStreams.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Production Support and Process improvement.
• Working with Value Stream Managers and Supervisors to complete the tasksrequiredtoexceedormeetthe daily,weeklyand monthly Key PerformanceIndicators (KPIs)of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Supportingnew product development and implementation in the area.
• Assistinginmaintainingasafetyorientated cultureandGMP compliant work environment.
• Workingas part of the Value Stream toidentify, drive and implement processes and safety improvements.
• Supporting the deployment of all the company’s continuous improvement initiatives in the area.
• Completingchange controls, document updates, riskassessmentsand various other aspects of implementing improvements.
• Leadingsmall projects andsupportinglarger projects in the ValueStreamsasnecessary.
• LeadingA3teamsin areas such as OEE, Wasteand other improvementinitiatives.
• Gather and analyze data to helpidentifythe root cause and corrective actions needed for improvement. Track and trend metrics within the department.
• Usingproblem-solving tools and lean methodologies in delivering day-to-day improvements.
• Supportingthe deployment of theVantiveOperating Systemby being the change championand deploymentcoordinatorwithin the Value Streams
• Support the value streamson various programs such 6S, Kaizens,iCareand Standardized Work.

Experience required:

• Candidatesshouldbe able todemonstratea flexible and innovative approach to manufacturing methods and work practices.
• Candidates shouldpossessexcellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to think analytically and innovate to achieve goals.
• Change and continuousimprovementacumen.
• Energy and enthusiasm to drive and support change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levelswith excellent communication skills.

What Vantive can offer to you:

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Reasonable Accommodation

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