Job Description
About Us
Allergy Therapeutics are a market leading, pioneering immunology business with specialist experience in the research and development of allergy treatments.
We believe that transformational outcomes for patients are achieved by directly treating the cause, rather than just managing symptoms. Our vaccines are aluminium free. Driving convenience; our ultra-short course treatments make life easier and increase adherence.
Our adjuvant technologies not only advance the results of allergy immunotherapy but also drive beneficial immune responses in cancer and infectious disease.
We are a proud and passionate team with a vision that delivers growth and transforms the way we think about immunology.
We are continuing to grow and it’s an exciting time to be joining us. You will contribute to our ongoing success and be part of our future which is looking very bright!
You’ll join a team of like-minded people who are passionate about what they do and providing positive outcomes for our patients.
We are looking for a Head of Continuous Improvement will lead the process improvement initiatives strategy. The Head of Continuous Improvement will be responsible for identifying areas for enhancement, improvement and cost savings as well as implementing strategies to boost productivity, reduce waste, and ensure industry compliance standards for both safety and quality are upheld throughout all stages of production.
This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to shape some key initiatives for our Worthing site.
About you
We are looking for a strong leader who can bring their experience within Continuous Improvement and help shape the strategies across all stages of production using their Six Sigma Green Belt experience.
Experience within pharmaceuticals or manufacturing is not necessary, we are keen to hear from candidates who have the expertise to implement their knowledge within a GMP environment.
You will be a strong communicator, able to work cross-functionally with the ability to influence and motivate.
The role
You will be involved in the following:
* Leadership and Management: Lead and manage a team of process Improvement technology specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
* Process Optimisation: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity whilst reducing repeat non-conformances and monthly scrapping caused by Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), utilising lean manufacturing, process improvement and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
* Cost Savings: Identify opportunities for cost savings across the Worthing business through departmental collaboration and translate these opportunities into actual capacity, waste or cost savings utilising tools such as TIM WOODS and Value Stream Mapping.
* Project Oversight: Oversee continuous improvement projects through the methodology of DMAIC or PDCA from conception to implementation, ensuring timely and effective execution.
* Training, Development & CI Culture: Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across the Worthing organisation, encouraging innovation and proactive problem-solving. Train and mentor staff in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques through a minimum of White Belt training workshops, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.
* Performance Analysis: Assess and analyse current practices and compliance levels for effectiveness and efficiency, using data analysis tools to monitor the impact of implemented changes.