Senior Operational Excellence Leader

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the site’s Operational Excellence (OE) strategy. You will apply strategic thinking, leadership and project management skills to identify and achieve significant process/quality improvements through OE initiatives aligned to the site strategy. You will develop technical solutions to advanced problems which require the regular use of resourcefulness and creativity. You will also be an encouragement to others by nurturing Lean thinking and standards whileproviding expert training, advice, and mentoring to all levels at the Frederick site and take shared accountability for business results.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

- Six Sigma Black Belt certification required

- Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in the application of Lean tools and techniques: standardized work, scientific problem solving, kaizen, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, SMED, level loading demand

- Must have worked as a Six Sigma Black Belt for a minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment with formal training and experience applying Lean methods as a DMAIC Six Sigma Black Belt level

- Candidate must have an excellent solid understanding of the principles and philosophies of analytical problem-solving techniques along with a demonstrated track record of achievement

- Strong level of DMAIC and/or Lean tools and methodology knowledge required

- Advanced user of Minitab or similar, Microsoft Visio and Project

- Solid Business Acumen

- Strong Project Management Skills

- Strong exposure to the Toyota Way, Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Transformation methods

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- MBA or equivalent work experience preferred

- Healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience preferred

- Experience with Human and Organizational Performance principals

- Experience with Total Productive Maintenance approach

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, the entire work schedule at the facility. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and bold world.

Why AstraZeneca?

With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain and craft our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We are connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are encouraged and rewarded. If you want to make a big impact, this is the place for you. Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.

Are you ready to be a part of our journey? Apply now and let's make a difference together!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.