Operational Excellence Lead

Servier; Ireland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier Ireland is seeking an OPEX Lead to embed the Industry Business Excellence system and drive daily continuous improvement across the organisation. You will lead cross-functional teams, coach staff in Lean/Six Sigma, and deliver high-impact improvement projects that raise 6-D performance and efficiency.

Reporting to the Head of Industry Business Excellence, you will shape competencies, manage change, and promote a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• A proven record of accomplishment in continuous improvement, lean/six sigma management, methodologies, and tools.
• A skilled coach and facilitator of cross functional teams.
• Change management experience.
• Business acumen with strong problem-solving abilities to structure ambiguous problems and take action.
• Project management experience with milestones, timelines and resources.

Responsibilities

• Embed and continually evolve the Industry Business Excellence system across all levels and teams to drive daily improvement and superior 6-D performance.
• Build OPEX competencies within all levels through structured programs and on-the-job learning.
• Coach and mentor in Operational Excellence methodologies and processes and promote improvement mindset.
• Identify and drive OPEX initiatives to create bottom-line and top-line impact with successful projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to action.
• Stay informed on latest thinking and best practices from internal and external sources.
• Lead OPEX/Performance benchmarking, maturity assessments and process confirmations.
• Drive organisational awareness of the Industry Business Excellence system and behaviours.
• Lead strategic OPEX programs/projects as required.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean/Six Sigma

Facilitation

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

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Reporting to the Head of Industry Business Excellence and working with all teams and leaders - the OPEX Lead will enable the development of high performing teams across the organisation through embedding the Industry Business Excellence system (IBEx principles, methodologies, tools, competencies).The impact of this role will be measured though the successful use of operational excellence daily routines and improvement projects to deliver improved efficiency, improved 6-D performance and a continuous improvement culture across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Performance / Operational Excellence, with strong business acumen and manufacturing /supply expertise. The candidate will have the ability to lead change and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams to deliver the required outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Embed and continually evolve the Industry Business Excellence system (OPEX principles, methodologies, tools, competencies) across all levels and all teams to drive daily continuous improvement and superior 6-D performance.
• Building OPEX competencies within all levels of the organization through the structured programs and on the job learning.
• Coach and mentor in Operational Excellence methodologies and processes – and the continuous improvement and performance-based mindset across the organization at all levels.
• Identify and drive various Operation Excellence Initiatives to create additional bottom line and top line impact by successfully executing improvement projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams, influencing without authority, to develop the best solution and move stakeholders and the organization to act.
• Continually stay informed of the latest thinking / best practices - leveraging both internal best practice sharing and external sources.
• Lead OPEX / Performance 6-D benchmarking activities, maturity assessments, process confirmation within the organisation.
• Lead overall organisational awareness (communications and promotion) of the Industry Business Excellence system, OPEX mindsets and behaviours.
• Lead strategic OPEX programs / projects as required

Position Requirements

• A proven record of accomplishment in continuous improvement, lean/six sigma management, methodologies, and tools.
• A skilled coach and facilitator of cross functional teams.
• Change management experience.
• Business acumen – with strong problem-solving abilities to structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them.
• Project management experience. Demonstrable competency in development of project plans (milestones, timelines, resources, etc.).
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to engage and empower employees.

At Servier, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. And it starts here—we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Applicants who may require assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know.