Senior Operational Excellence Champion

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About the Role:

The Senior Operational Excellence (OE) Champion leads, implements and coaches projects leveraging Yellow/Green/Black Belt (Six Sigma) and lean management. You will collaborate to achieve operational targets and foster a culture of continuous improvement according to Takeda's AGILE Operating System (= AOS: Takeda's defined Operational Excellence Operating System). You will aim to enhance manufacturing and business processes, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure site performance targets.

• You will act as a change champion (e3+) and facilitate transformation.
• Lead deployment of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma elements, Organizational Change Management (e3+) and provide related coaching. The role will manage lean and problem-solving certifications.
• Support initiatives delivering 3% to 5% COP (Core Operating Profit) savings of addressable spend in scope/annum.
• Support strategic goals and objectives within the organization.
• Implement complex OE Initiatives as outlined in the AOS Roadmap to create value.
• Lead Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects and coach teams to effectively apply Lean and Six Sigma methodology in successful and sustainable deployments.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping and analysis, root cause analysis, and RAPID response.
• Embrace existing and emerging digital technology and data analysis and ensure close alignment with DD&T (Digital, Data and Technology) and MSci (Manufacturing Science) to maximize leveraging Digital/Automation for process optimization.
• Support and actively participate in Business Process of the Future and Factory of the Future Design sprints as per established roadmap and as required.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Apply and integrate Organizational Change Management (OCM) e3+ into Lean & Six Sigma projects.
• Collaborate with Finance to capture project value.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement through training, capability building and coaching.
• Foster the development of internal SMEs in process improvement and OE tools with special attention on the coaching of Operational Excellence Champions.
• Be an ambassador and coach on AOS deployment and Organizational Change Management (e3+) across the site.
• Collaborate with the Global OE Lead and OE community and participate in Community of Practice activities.
• Ensure effective communication of OE goals and progress leveraging Organizational Change Management framework.
• Act as a business partner for functions to identify value creation opportunities, establish and drive improvement roadmaps.
• Use data driven approach to improve compliance profile and to integrate safety into process improvements.
• Develop, track and report on key operational metrics.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend solutions.
• Conduct performance analysis and benchmarking.
• Provide regular and accurate updates on OE initiatives. Ensure regular and accurate reporting to stakeholders.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with a focus on Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of lean management and problem‑solving methodologies (AOS Professional Certification and Green Belt Certification or equivalents), as described in the effective Global SBE Guidance.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams and driving projects from inception to successful completion.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex projects, manage timelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with a data‑driven approach to solving problems and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage…