Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead

Job title:

Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead

Company:

AGC Biologics

Job description

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.Are you passionate about people and processes and experienced in improving operations performance? Do you excel through process standardization and systematic continuous improvement?At AGC Biologics, we are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Continuous Improvement Lead to join our Manufacturing function. You have strong communication skills and the ability to translate data analyses into actionable initiatives. You are passionate about working with lean and people change management and thrive in a dynamic international pharmaceutical environment.About the RoleAs our Continuous Improvement Lead you have an important role in our manufacturing function, and you are responsible for driving operational and cross-functional lean improvements of our processes, ways of working and systems along with systematic continuous improvement. You head change initiatives including value chain stakeholder management and solve complex departmental challenges.Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement lean initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis and innovative solutions that enhance operational performance.

Acting as a project manager and facilitator, you will lead optimization and change projects both in manufacturing and cross-functionally. You will provide training to strengthen lean capabilities within the organization and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure manufacturing goals are met.Additionally, you will implement lean tools such as visual management, problem-solving, and waste identification to improve efficiency. Coaching and facilitating performance meetings will also be part of your responsibilities. You will analyze large data sets to find opportunities for improvement and develop processes to support these initiatives.Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in working with Lean in an operational environment including data analysis.
• Experience in change management and coaching across various organizational levels.
• Proficient communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Skills in project management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.

Your ProfileOn a personal level, you demonstrate good business understanding and lean/continuous improvement capabilities. You see the big picture of value chain operations while still being detail oriented. You understand processes even in unclear structures and changing contexts. Flexible and motivated, you thrive under pressure and maintain an organized, results-oriented approach by aligning priorities and following through. You are proactive and challenge status-quo. You engage in cross-organizational collaboration, conduct complex data analyses, and translate advanced concepts into a simple language. You coach and challenge co-workers across the organization with a positive spirit.Join an International and Agile OrganizationAt AGC Biologics, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse tasks and challenges, gaining experience across various departments. With a collaborative approach to planning projects and tasks, you will also have the opportunity to influence your day-to-day work. AGC offers an informal working environment where energy and enthusiasm are part of daily life. We respect each other’s individual differences and have a flexible, team-oriented approach to meeting deadlines.

Contact and ApplicationFor any questions, feel free to contact cphhrcareer@agcbio.com.Please note that only applications submitted via our career page will be considered. We will review applications as they arrive.Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on and give us a quick Like on !AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Expected salary

Location

København

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:45:59 GMT

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