**Job Title:** Operational Excellence Practitioner
**Job Function:** Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement
**Therapy Area/Industry:** Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
**Location:** Wrexham
**Job Description:**
Proclinical is seeking an Operational Excellence Practitioner to lead and drive transformation initiatives at a manufacturing site. This role focuses on applying Lean Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, enhance value stream flow, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with teams across the organization to deliver measurable performance improvements, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality medicines to patients.
**Responsibilities:**
- Lead and implement Lean Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, compliance, safety, quality, and cost.
- Act as a role model and advocate for operational excellence across the site.
- Coach and mentor leaders and teams in continuous improvement methodologies.
- Develop and deliver training programs, including White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt certifications.
- Facilitate root cause analysis workshops for critical business issues.
- Monitor progress, risks, and benefits associated with operational excellence initiatives.
- Identify and track metrics to measure cultural and operational improvements.
- Promote and utilize tools such as Lean Six Sigma to drive value creation.
- Lead a team of Operational Excellence Functional Representatives to embed excellence within each function.
**Key Skills and Requirements:**
- Strong expertise in operational excellence with knowledge of frameworks like the Shingo Model.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Master Black Belt preferred).
- Proven experience in delivering measurable performance improvements through Lean tools and techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to transform organizations and foster new ways of working.
- Skilled in coaching and supporting individuals and teams across various levels and functions.
- Strong business acumen and ability to manage change effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders from shop floor to leadership.
- Degree in a science-based or technical discipline preferred.
- Self-motivated, curious, and willing to challenge the status quo.
Please apply on Linkedin.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.