Are you passionate about improving operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness? We're seeking a highly motivated experienced Leader to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across our Llantrisant manufacturing operations. This role will lead cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end value streams, eliminate waste, and enhance customer value delivery while maintaining our high standards for quality and regulatory compliance in life sciences manufacturing. All whilst driving a positive continuous improvement culture.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Value Stream Management
* Lead the value stream from raw materials through to finished goods delivery.
* Develop and implement value stream maps to identify improvement opportunities
* Drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators for operational excellence.
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead cross-functional teams including planning, procurement, and logistics whilst working collaboratively with quality, manufacturing and engineering
* Coach and develop team members in lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques
* Develop the strategy to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement and employee engagement.
* Facilitate daily management routines and Gemba walks
* Part of the leadership team to drive key objectives to deliver the site growth plans
Operational Excellence
* Drive waste elimination and process optimisation initiatives
* Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (HSE & ISO Stds )
* Implement planning best practices to optimize production schedules and inventory levels
Performance Management
* Monitor & improve the safety, people, quality, delivery and cost metrics
* Develop and execute improvement projects to meet the business objectives
* Report out the KPI's and improvement plans to corporate leadership
* Strong Project management skill set
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field
* Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience preferably in life sciences/diagnostics.
* Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six sigma or similar improvement
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement improvement plans
* Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills
* Experience with ERP systems preferably SAP and data analysis tools.