Associate Director Lean – 12 Month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract
Core
Associate Director leading operational excellence and continuous improvement within manufacturing Process Execution Teams (PETs) to drive efficiency, speed, and sustainable practices.
Role type
Senior IC Lean/Operational Excellence Leader
Builds
Manufacturing performance, operational targets, and sustainable benefits for PETs
Domain
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean principles, AZSS, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, KPI analysis, stakeholder management, change management, coaching, project management, GMP, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Digital Manufacturing (Industry 4.0), emerging technologies assessment, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
AZSS, Performance Management systems, Visual Management tools
Responsibilities
Lead PET Manufacturing Excellence plans and improvement portfolios; Coach and develop Lean Facilitators and PET leadership; Analyze and drive improvement of manufacturing KPIs (OEE, productivity, reliability); Implement standardized processes and influence ways of working; Present strategic recommendations to senior leaders; Manage Lean Maturity Reviews and improvement actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC