Senior Executive - Continuous Improvement

Job Responsibilities:

1. Continuous Improvement Projects:

• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects across operations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Develop and execute improvement plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.

1. Shop Floor Processes:

• Focus on optimizing shop floor processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Analyze and improve workflows, equipment utilization, and product issues to maximize productivity.
• Implement best practices and lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

1. Product Details and SOPs:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and refine product details and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maximise the harmonization across all sites for similar SOP s.
• Develop training programs and provide guidance to operations teams on updated SOPs and best practices.

1. Batch Size Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize batch sizes to balance production efficiency with inventory management and demand forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to reduce/increase batch sizes without compromising product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Work with production planning teams to implement batch size optimization strategies.

1. Yield and Rejection Management:

• Monitor and analyze yield and rejection rates to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce rejection rates and enhance yield.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure continuous monitoring and improvement of product quality.

1. Root Cause Identification and Improvement:

• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations, product defects, and operational challenges.
• Develop and implement improvement plans to address identified root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Utilize data-driven approaches and problem-solving techniques to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

1. Cross Collaboration:

• Work closely with R&D and Technology Transfer (TT) teams to troubleshoot operational challenges for specific products.
• Provide technical expertise and support for the development and scale-up of new products and processes.
• Collaborate with the packing development team to support their initiatives and ensure the successful implementation of packaging improvements.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of packaging processes, materials, and designs to enhance product quality and efficiency.