Manager - Lean Operations & ESG

• as Lean implementation and change management experience, preferably in a lab/ pharma/ life sciences context
• Has or can acquire deep knowledge of local lab processes and resources, and has quick learning ability, excellent influencing project management skills
• Has been a responsible Project Manager on an end-to-end Lean transformation under the coaching of a Lean Program Leader
• Has successfully delivered key training modules during the Lean project
• Has the ability to coach and steer local lab teams in Lean transformations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Has successfully completed Lean certification from a reputed institute

Roles Responsibilities

• Acquire deep knowledge of local lab processes and resources, assess and arrive at cost reduction / Lean opportunities
• Prepare and manage local Lean implementation roadmap
• Promote Lean methodology by circulating regular snippets on lean tools and techniques
• Carry out the Lean projects / transformations independently with zero conflicts by utilizing change management and project management skills
• Manage performance management infrastructure, namely the definition, tracking and reporting of KPIs, adequate structure of meetings and performance dialogues and definition and implementation of corrective action
• Coach/ train local Lean teams in Lean methodology and toolset inline with the Lean Academy curriculum or local requirements
• Work with Global teams and coach / steer local lab teams in Lean transformations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Independently manage IDEA generation program from generation until implementation and ensure sustenance
• Implement and sustain 5S in relevant businesses / locations
• Implement Daily Management and Kaizen circles in relevant businesses and locations
• Conduct internal satisfaction surveys for relevant departments / sections to understand the scope for improvements in stakeholder satisfaction and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Conduct new joiners induction as per HR s calendar
• Present the completed projects locally as well as globally during the Lean Network calls for wider awareness and horizontal deployment
• Participate in development of training modules and methodology
• Document and share best practices