Lead, Operational Excellence, Dublin Plant

Lead, Operational Excellence, Dublin Plant About Astellas: At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience.

At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action.

We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology.

Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients' lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity: You will lead Operational Excellence (OE) at the Dublin Plant and are a key member of the Dublin Plant Management Team.

In this role, you support the leadership team in developing the annual site strategy, ensuring alignment with the division's overarching goals.

You are responsible for managing the site's metrics, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and value streams.

Additionally, you oversee the lean training program, ensuring its effective implementation and continuous improvement across the site.

Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Operational Excellence (OE) program at the Dublin site, including the development and sustainability of OE infrastructure.

Support the leadership team in developing and implementing the annual site strategy and tactical plans.

Deploy OE initiatives, analyze performance trends, and manage value stream programs, KPIs, and digital dashboards.

Maintain and advance continuous process improvement, including the 6 S program and standard work practices.

Oversee OE training, mentor site OE practitioners, and promote Lean Six Sigma problem-solving at all levels.

Drive digitalization efforts, contribute to OE standardization across Astellas sites, and engage in external benchmarking and best practice sharing.

Education: Degree-qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline, with strong computer literacy and certified to Lean Six Sigma Black Belt level.

Extensive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production roles, with a focus on OE, Six Sigma, and business process improvement.

Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement projects, delivering sustainable solutions, and driving cultural and behavioral change.

Preferred Knowledge/Experience: Extensive experience working in a c GMP environment.

Experience using and developing data analytics and visualisation tools.

Experience with operation excellence platforms Additional information: This position follows our hybrid working model.

Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 3 days per week in our Dublin office.

Flexibility may be required in line with business needs.

Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

May be required to undertake international travel What We Offer: A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.

Opportunity and support for continuous development.

Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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