Reports to: Unit Head

Job Purpose: Supports the Process Unit team in the coordinating and planning of all Process Unit activities (logistics, project work, services, resources and budget/costs) in a way that is consistent with a culture of self-direction (empowerment and accountability). Ensures full compliance with quality, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), customer service, statutory, regulatory and company requirements. Act as deputy of the PU head.

Major Accountabilities:

- Drives continuous improvement in all LEAN Innovation, Quality, Productivity (LEAN IQP) production and other processes/procedures to enable Process Unit performance to remain competitive and compliant

- Develop and strengthen the Process Oriented Organization (POO) culture by facilitating and promoting empowerment and accountability

- Translates organizational objectives into a strategic plan to enable the Process Unit to plan future activities to deliver all targets

- Establish and maintain a LEAN IQP mentality across unit; run and coach IQP projects utilizing IQP tools and methodologies

- POO ambassador and role model in accordance with company’s Values & Behaviors

- Economic management of costs and investments (e.g., by efficient planning and utilization of technical and human resources)

- Resource management (people, equipment, facilities, etc.)

- Support team work and motivation within and across the teams

Key Performance Indicators:

- Throughput time, process cycle times, Overall Asset Effectiveness (OAE), change-over optimization, inventory levels

- Cost and budget

- Out of Expectation (OOE), Out of Specification (OOS) and quality critical deviations, successful audits/inspections

- Accident and incidence rates, successful audits/inspections

Ideal Background:

Education: Technical/Scientific Degree or pharmaceutical apprenticeship with complementary education (FH, Masters, etc.)

Language: Fluent in local language, English required

Experience:

5-10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/chemical industry, knowledge of a process oriented organization and self-directed culture a plus.