Lean and Performance Specialist

Job description

JOB PURPOSE
Assisting Lean and Performance manager improving overall performance through Industrial Performance improving activities, Lean Programs, Methods, Benchmarking activities, Performance Mindset change and so on.
·  Will execute the tactical Lean plan of activates for the site
·  Supports the deployment of Lean methodology by being specialized in Lean tools and techniques
·  Collaborate with the Sanofi Lean Network within corporate operations and with other site based Lean teams
·  Supports the on-going development of a continuous improvement culture

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIE

1 Industrial Performance

·  Improve processes, coordinate and drive initiatives to develop, implement and sustain cost reduction improvement, in reference to Sanofi Quality and HSE standards.
·  Analyze organizational fit and impulse innovative organizational changes at Site level for production and Support Departments. Propose evolutions to reach the best transversal processes across the site.
·  Make sure that appropriate performance follow-up tools, TOP, GLP, SMP and so on, are implemented and consolidated in reference to corporate standards or to site requirements.
·  Manage the follow-up of the score card / monthly report and performance KPIs, analyze and ensure coordination of action plans regarding major deviations on TRS/OEE, Productivity, Plant Cycle Time, Yields.
·  Increase performance of site equipment through improvement of existing and / or new design of production means, i.e. monitor the market place to identify new suppliers and equipment innovation.

2 Lean Programs

·  Coordinate the means and resources requirement for the optimization of the site performance.
·  Promote IA Lean Program at all site levels.
·  Cascade locally IA Lean Program based on the plants challenges and priorities (workshops, training).
·  Lead the Lean Committee.
·  Ensure the follow-up of the performance results and adapt action plans accordingly.
·  Coach and support the Performance Leaders and Team Members.
·  Play an active role in the inter-site lean network.

3 Methods

·  Manage the standardization processes (e.g. blisters, boxes, leaflets,…), based on technical data.
·  Analyze discrepancies between standards and actuals and suggest appropriate action plans and follow-up database in collaboration with Controlling.

4 Prospective Capacity Analysis

·  Participate site capacity analysis for LRP/LTIP and budget preparations, in collaboration with the other functions.

5 Benchmarking

·  Build a network internally and externally to organize benchmark studies related to the best practices in our industry or close to our industry.
·  Make proposals to implement the best practices at site level.
·  Participate actively to the Company benchmark studies (e.g. Rainbow, Pobos, …..)

6 Performance Mindset

·  Promote a performance mindset at all site levels through Lean events, standardization and simplification initiatives, collaborators priorities setting up and review, recognition system, learning organization,…

7 Complete other jobs from direct manager, department and the company.

REQUIREMENTS

·  Bachelor degree in Engineering/Science with lean six sigma certification desirable
·  At least 2 years' experience in a similar role, facilitating the implementation of lean tools and techniques in a lean /business excellence context, preferably in the pharma manufacturing industry
·  Good understanding of business process(production, inventory control, cost analysis, finance, human resources) in a GMP environment
·  Strong experience in facilitation, CI, change management and /or project management with an alternative function
·  Influencing peer group and above on a site basis
·  Demonstrated time management & planning skills
·  High level of competency in all forms of communication both in English and Mandarin.
·  Demonstrated project management skills

Act for change

·  Embrace change and innovation and initiate new and improved ways of working
·  Highly self-motivated and constant learning attitude

Cooperates transversally

·  Collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders and partners across the organization to positively impact business results

Strive for result

·  Seek on-going improvement of performance quality to creates sustainable added value

Commit customers

·  Understand meet and exceed internal and external customer expectation to create positive impact

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