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Operations Excellence (WBS) Lead

Operations Excellence (WBS) Lead

Ireland Posted 2025-04-04

Operations Excellence (WBS) Lead

As Operations Excellence (WBS) Lead you will be reporting directly into the Operations Director

Organization Description

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world's top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals, we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research, develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing.

Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China, the US, the EU, Asia and Ireland. We currently employ over 10,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

Department Description

As Operations Excellence (WBS) Lead, you’ll be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, the responsibilities will include:

Assist in the development and implementation of the OPEX Site Strategy and associated Scorecard tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, ensuring timely collation of data gathering for routine reporting at site and above site.
Develop and deliver key training modules to support Operational Excellence mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
Develop and Manage portfolio of cross functional OPEX Projects, apply implementation criteria to ensure alignment with site strategy for delivery of cost saving and yield improvement initiatives.
Manage stage-gate reporting of OPEX Projects as appropriate.
Drive improvements within the business working with key stakeholders within the business to support achieving our departments Vision.
Lead OPEX improvement activities across the site with a key focus on cycle time reduction and waste elimination
Serve as a change agent and key site influencer.
Provide OPEX support to departments across the site as required.
Demonstrate the appropriate use of Lean techniques during OPEX projects.
Influence, Coach/Train employees in Lean Techniques and Principles in order to develop an organization wide culture of change.
Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documents.
Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the Operations Director.
Will act as a role model for the Operations function and also the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate for this position, will have the following:

Education

BSc/MSc in a scientific or engineering discipline (Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing) or equivalent is preferred.
Black-Belt level lean and six sigma qualification is required.
Masters in Lean highly desirable

Knowledge/Experience

Experience within Bio-pharma/pharma industry, drug substance manufacturing would be an advantage.
Experience across both upstream and downstream manufacturing activities is desired.
A strong level of experience in delivering successfully Lean Six Sigma project execution is required.
Leading cross-functional teams is a requirement.
Greenfield or large site expansion experience is beneficial.
Demonstrated experience in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) projects.
A team player with a passion for continuous improvement (CI).
Experience delivering OpEx training.

Personal skills

Experience/training in CI approaches obtained in organisations with strong CI culture.
Demonstrated success in leadership, effective communication, problem solving, and team work are critical for this position.
Excellent written and oral presentation skill, detail-oriented organizational skill, clear understanding of process control strategy and data management are also required for this position.
Good decision making with strong judgment through collaboration and consideration of others point-of-view.
Self-motivated, flexible and creative leader, able to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced & demanding environment.
The ability to influence and coach others (at all levels) are critical competencies.
Excellent business analysis and problem-solving skills with broad business knowledge essential.

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our vision - Any drug can be made, and any disease can be treated - don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.

Apply now!

Would you like to know more before you apply? Please visit us at https://www.wuxibiologics.com/join-us/ or contact us via talentacquisition@wuxibiologics.com

WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.

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