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Job Description

About the role:

The Associate Director, Operational Excellence contributes in promoting the culture of Continuous Improvement and providing OE tools. You will ensure the site OE deployment is aligned with OpU strategy and is implemented to global standards. They ensure CI principles are built into the site master plan, maximizing product flow and value added activity across the site. They ensure that the AGILE program supports site programs, the development of a continuous improvement culture, and shares best practices with the Plasma network and adopting network best practices.

How you will contribute:

• Lead the AGILE team (formerly the "Operational Excellence Team")

• Lead the AGILE program for the Covington facility and organize main initiaitves across its workstreams (Operational Excellence, Lab Excellence, Digital, End-to-End Supply Chain, Site/Network Development, and People, Culture, and Change)

• Lead the site problem solving and lean capability growing efforts to ensure the culture on site has a foundation in continuous improvement at the operating team levels.

• Lead the site in execution of problem solving and lean waste reduction by guiding hands-on activities at the operating team levels.

• Lead the nomination, mentoring, and certification of Lean and Six Sigma Green Belts and Black Belts and aligning projects to site strategy and results

• Lead a data-driven culture that uses digital platforms to build predictability into business processed.

• Ensure thoughtfulness in project execution, phase requirements and timing to ensure DMAIC methodology is deployed with appropriate thoughtfulness and effectiveness

• Set and coordinates goals and performance management goals for the OE department

• DMAIC training and team facilitation

• Present at company-wide sessions on projects, and multi-tasking and prioritizing projects

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree, preferably in science, engineering or other related technical field. 8+ years of related experience with 3+ in a management role

• 3 years of experience in bio/pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or life sciences industry is desired

• Previous Lean/Six Sigma green belt or black training/certification

• Follow all safety and quality requirements

• Strong negotiation, influence, consultation, and facilitation skills

• Superior interpersonal and coaching skills and be motivated and self-directed with a proven record of results

• Advanced PC skills such as MS Office, process mapping software, Minitab, current Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO 9001:2000 experience, Federal Drug Administration experience is a plus

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills; ability to drive change and motivate others towards a common vision

• Emotional intelligence and sensibility for the culture and communication structures of a big organization

• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills; excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Must have strong analytical, organization, project management, and interpersonal skills along with knowledge of manufacturing processes, re-engineering strategies, and continuous improvement activities

• Must be able to train others and work with employees on all levels; must be able to work extended hours and various shifts

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs

• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

• Family Planning Support

• Professional training and development opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Location and Salary Information: This post excludes CO applicants

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EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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