Operational Excellence Champion

Takeda • Thousand Oaks, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the site Operational Excellence (OE) Champion you will lead and implement value creation projects, Yellow/Green Belt (Six Sigma) projects, and enhance lean methodologies and problem-solving capabilities leveraging Takeda’s AGILE Operating System (= AOS: Takeda’s defined Operational Excellence Operating System). The role will apply Organizational Change Management (e3+), support transformation, and collaborate across the network to implement continuous improvement deployments using Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools. The role acts as a change champion (e3+) and facilitates transformation. This role focuses on driving the implementation of value-creating projects and developing advanced operational excellence capabilities. This role is intended to be developmental within Operational Excellence and Business Excellence organization. In this position, the incumbent is expected to support deployment of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma elements and Organizational Change Management (OCM). This position supports initiatives delivering 3% to 5% COP (Core Operating Profit) savings of addressable spend in scope/annum. This role is site and/or Operating Unit specific with an expectation of supporting strategic imperatives goals and objectives within the organization. The role requires working on-site five days a week, from Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations management role, with a strong focus on Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent work-experience
• Foundational knowledge of lean management and problem-solving methodologies (AOS Practitioner Certification and Yellow Belt Certification or equivalents) as referred in the effective Global SBE Guidance
• Self-starter with the ability to produce measurable success
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving projects from inception to successful completion
• Good project management skills with the ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to solving problems and driving process improvements
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluency in English language

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of manufacturing software (e.g., SAP, MES, Minitab, etc.) would be ideal
• Experience in Organizational Change Management, preferably e3+ is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead/co-lead OE initiatives to create value, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Lead Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects and coach teams ensuring successful and sustainable deployments.
• Embrace existing and emerging digital technology and data analysis and ensure close alignment with DD&T (Digital, Data and Technology) and GMSci (Global Manufacturing Science) to maximize leveraging Digital/Automation for process optimization.
• Deliver on standardized improvement to drive sustainability and build capabilities on relevant AOS elements and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support and actively participate in Business Process of the Future and Factory of the Future Design Sprints as per established roadmap.
• Utilize data-driven approaches for continuous improvements that drive value and eliminate non-value add activities.
• Lead/co-lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Apply and integrate Organizational Change Management (OCM) e3+ into Lean & Six Sigma projects.
• Collaborate with Finance for value capture.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in alignment to achieve operational goals.
• Collaborate with OE community; participate in Community of Practice activities.
• Ensure effective OE communication across functions leveraging Organizational Change Management (OCM) e3+ framework.
• Be an ambassador and coach for AOS deployment and Organizational Change Management (OCM) e3+ framework across the site.
• Act as a business partner for functions to identify value creation opportunities, establish and drive improvement roadmaps.
• Align initiatives and integrate with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Use data driven approach to improve compliance profile and to drive Integrate safety into process improvements.
• Track and report on key operational metrics.
• Perform analysis and benchmarking for improvements.
• Provide regular and accurate updates on OE initiatives.
• Ability to deploy AOS within organization and its application in a regulated environment Build advanced Lean and problem-solving capabilities during role and gain Operational Excellence Champion Certification Expertise to plan and implement projects

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level