Head of Site OPEX and Smart Factory

Sanofi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Site OPEX and Smart Factory in Singapore. This role involves developing a Site Performance Roadmap, leading operational performance improvements, and implementing Smart Factory solutions. Candidates should have knowledge of Operational Excellence techniques, project management experience, and familiarity with AI tools. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing concepts and drive transformative initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of main Operational Excellence techniques like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Proven experience in transformation and change management.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and visualization.
• Project management skills with basic finance and strategy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Site Performance Roadmap.
• Lead transformation initiatives for performance improvement.
• Manage operational KPI management and track deviations.
• Implement Smart Factory solutions and drive digital capabilities.

Skills

Operational Excellence techniques

Change management

Data analytics

Project Management

Finance basics

Manufacturing 4.0 knowledge

AI tools knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

MES

Delta V

LIMS

Job description

About the Job

Sanofi Manufacturing and Supply organization is preparing its future through an ambitious program named Modulus. The Modulus Project is at the cornerstone of Sanofi strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address vaccine business challenges as well as Specialty Care Biologics products.

As a Head of Site OPEX and Smart Factory, you will be:

Responsibilities

• Developing, owning, and maintaining the Site Performance Roadmap by:
  • Leading the Strategy Cascading process by working closely with internal (i.e., SLT) and external (i.e., Global Functions) stakeholders, defining site CBN’s
  • Drive internal/external benchmarking & analyses to identify performance gaps/opportunities vs. best in class, socializing it internally and externally with key stakeholders
  • Leading the performance & digital piece during Strat Plan and Budget, defining performance ambition (aligned with CBN’s and GBU objectives), cascaded into financial/operational targets across all performance dimension (e.g., +QDCI, scorecard)
  • Developing a prioritized portfolio of initiatives (i.e., performance + modernization) to deliver site ambition, and related: impact, resourcing, and timelines
• Delivering performance ambition by leading the execution of the Site Performance Roadmap through:
  • Focused transformation initiatives (e.g., performance boosters), when fast-paced performance breakthroughs are required
  • Standardization through SMS 2.0 ecosystem deployments enabling continuous improvement (incl. execution support, CI standard deployment, problem solving, OpEx method, etc.)
  • Deployment of Smart Factory solutions (incl. AI) and associated change management to ensure value realization and expected transformation (e.g., Modernization Index)
  • Supplier Excellence: Own the Material & Supplier improvement initiatives (i.e., Supplier Excellence) & business interface of the procurement on site
• Leading site performance governance by:
  • Manage operational KPI management (i.e., +QDCI) including cascaded review from shopfloor to SLT to track performance evolution vs. ambition
  • Drive financial impact of performance actions (e.g., 3P, Sievo) ensuring value is maximized and captured in alignment with Finance, Procurement, Operations
  • Monitor overall performance trajectory vs. ambition, spot early on (risk of) deviations and decide appropriate corrective actions
  • Represent the site in above site performance reviews and forums
• Leading Site SMS team and developing OpEx & Digital capabilities & performance culture
  • Implement Site OpEx & Smart Factory team in alignment with standard organization
  • Modernize OpEx capabilities by developing strong digital (e.g., Data Analytics, AI, Connectivity) profiles
  • Drive OpEx and Digital training in alignment with the learning administrator
  • Develop strong relationships with the global OpEx community and the Global

About You

• Knowledge of main Operational Excellence techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, CI, etc.)
• Experience in transformation and change management
• Understanding of data analytics / visualization
• Project Management
• Basics of finance and strategy
• Knowledge of main IT/Digital solutions (e.g., ERP)
• Knowledge of Manufacturing 4.0 (Paperless manufacturing operation with integrated information flow across different platform across SAP, MES, Delta V, Historian, LIMS etc)
• Knowledge and proven application of AI/Gen AI tools
• Knowledge of key business & pharma processes