Senior OE Champion, Business Excellence, Osaka Plant

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Serve as the site-level technical expert and coach in Lean, Six Sigma, and the AGILE Operating System (AOS), ensuring these methodologies are effectively applied and embedded at gemba.
• Build deep and sustainable Operational Excellence (OE) capability by coaching leaders, managers, OE Champions, and teams through hands-on application, enabling teams to solve problems and improve performance independently.
• Act as a partner to the OE Lead, translating strategic priorities and improvement themes into robust execution through OE methods
• Foster a culture of disciplined problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous learning, aligned with site and global eAGILE/AOS principles.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. OE Coaching & Gemba Enablement

• Coach leaders, managers, OE Champions, and cross-functional teams in the practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and AOS, enabling consistent and effective problem solving at all levels.
• Facilitate hands-on OE activities at gemba, embedding structured problem solving, standard work, visual management, tiered meetings, Leader GEMBA and Equipment Efficiency into daily operations.
• Act as a technical coach and facilitator in priority improvement initiatives, ensuring rigor, data integrity, and sustainability of improvements.

B. Capability Building & Skills Transfer

• Design and deliver OE workshops, trainings, and on-the-job coaching, with strong emphasis on learning-by-doing and capability transfer.
• Develop OE Champions and local change agents through coaching, co-facilitation, and feedback, strengthening site OE maturity.

C. Partnership with OE Lead & Governance

• Partner with the OE Lead by providing technical OE expertise and gemba insights, supporting effective eAGILE roadmap delivery.
• Provide fact-based observations, lessons learned, and technical recommendations to support Business Excellence and SLT decision making.

D. Culture & Network Contribution

• Act as a role model for continuous improvement mindset, disciplined execution, and data-driven thinking.
• Contribute to global and regional OE / AGILE communities by sharing best practices and site learnings, while continuously developing own expertise.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Knowledge of Bio-pharmaceutical operations
• Experience in Quality, Technical Services or Manufacturing
• Logical thinker
• Capable of explaining complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Six Sigma or Lean Expertise

Leadership

• Excellent communication abilities
• Influences change and supports others in the change management process
• Excellent coaching skills

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Inform local decision making, all significant eAGILE decisions at site/function will be taken by Business Excellence.
• Develop business acumen through working with Business Excellence lead on business cases for eAGILE program 
• Develop expertise in problems solving both simple and complex to enable development of others including OE Champions

Interaction

• Interacts with all levels of the organization and collaborates strongly with other OE Champions
• Develops strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Takeda network.

Innovation

• Passionate about digital technology
• Shares openly and learns from others.
• Excellent coaching abilities to build others capabilities

Complexity

• Capable of operating across company culture
• Fluency in English language

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Third level qualification in Scientific or Engineering discipline
• Lean or Six Sigma qualification desirable
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments desirable.
• Demonstrated passion for not accepting the status quo and self-driven to improve the business
• Courage of conviction and open to critical feedback
• Recognized as having high potential

• A natural leader, comfortable networking and connecting people.
• Agile learner with proven abilities to put theory into practice
• Project management capabilities
• Strong facilitation and organization abilities
• Excellent listening capabilities

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

• Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

• Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

• Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

• Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

• Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

• Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

• It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

• It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

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