18811- MPS Coach – Cork Contractor

This is an 11 month contract with a view to extension

Purpose

Support site to deliver significant business results.
• To improve business processes and build lean capability.
• Provide leadership and guidance on the integration of Lean & Six Sigma, Change Execution Methodology (CEM), Inclusion and Process Management systems to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, management and improvement of site operating systems, management systems and leader behaviors in line with site hoshin.
• Apply lean principles to recognize and implement continuous improvement activities to increase flexibility, eliminate waste, while improving flow to internal and external customers.
• Coaching & Execution of Scientific Problem Solving
• Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards
• Sound financial stewardship, management and control.
• Responsible for driving a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying Merck Six Sigma / MPS
• Coaching others by sharing their skill-set and expertise.

Requirements

• Degree or 3rd level qualification (Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Systems).
• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Desirable for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• knowledge of Business Information Systems
• Demonstrated knowledge in more than one pharmaceutical and/or chemical manufacturing operation (e.g. manufacturing, quality, engineering, etc).
• At least three years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment with experience in a planning role in an operations environment.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.
• Demonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, Six Sigma team, etc.
• Advanced PC skills in Excel.
• Stakeholder management of multi decision makers, colleagues, peers and cross functional teams.