Director, Operational Excellence Change Leader

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage annual cost savings plan (% of operating expenses). To include the PMO of the Transformation programme

  • Coach, Train and help instill key OpEx principles, tools and practices, throughout the site

  • Provide analysis of business results and metrics to ensure that targeted areas for improvement are realized. Including the annual Site Lean Maturity Self Assessment.

  • Partner with:

    • 1. business leaders to develop OpEx goals for the various departments and site

    2. all levels of organization to develop employees’ ability to convert continuous improvement ideas into action and realized value.

  • Develop and implement OpEx management control system(s) throughout, utilizing monthly metrics as part of the foundation.

  • Participate in Change Agent and Change leader network across the global organization and identify replication opportunities.

    • What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

  • Ideally Black Belt but Minimum Gren Belt Trained: a sensei in Lean and continuous improvement facilitation who is a seasoned practitioner and deployer of Lean tools and the Lean management system.

  • 3-5 years minimum experience working in Operational Excellence / Transformation Leadership / Operational Leadership role:

    • - Leading large/complex kaizen events, delivering rapid results, involving varied participants

    - Track-record of problem solving: DMAIC, A3, 8D, 3C and simple problem solving.

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Project management experience

  • Communication tailoring styles of communication to different personas to bring concepts to life. Sell a compelling vision that stretches the organisations results.

  • Problem Resolution Mindset with a Hands On Approach go to the source of issues (Gemba) and engage with individials and teams living the issues.

    • Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
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    Location:
    Liverpool
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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