Operational Excellence Section Head

Actively participates in the implementation of the continuous-improvement program, which involves:

• areas requiring improvement and creating a deployment plan.
• diligent follow-up on the plan's execution.
• the performance of implemented improvements.
• that processes align with relevant legislation, standards, and regulations.

Enhances policies, procedures, and processes by:

• opportunities for improvement and defining the associated issues.
• clear objectives and assessing the performance of current procedures.
• and implementing optimal solutions.
• and documenting observed improvements.
• necessary documents and reports.

Manages the continuous-improvement program by:

• the organization's continuous improvement needs.
• and defining the roles of team members.
• and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
• project implementation and conducting follow-up assessments.

Provides advice and assistance to personnel by:

• effective change management processes.
• solutions to achieve objectives.
• the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
• support to employees and the management team, including providing necessary training and guidance.

Involvement in the implementation of a Continuous-Improvement Program

Secures employee commitment

for proactive change management.

Appropriately implements principles of governance. Evaluates and prioritizes potential improvements based on gains and required effort.

Establishes a clear and well-articulated implementation plan.

Establishes criteria for the project's success and prepares a sound statement of constraints.

Realistically defines specific

project charters.

Resolves technical problems: e.g., formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, resource availability and establishes focus groups.

Appropriately verifies the sustainability

of these measures.

Management of Continuous-Improvement Projects

Conducts a detailed analysis of the current situation and accurately describes the issues.

Specifies deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measurement indicators.

Identifies available resources: people, material, finances, etc.

Clearly identifies team members and associates,

and clarifies their roles and responsibilities.

Maps out in detail the desired situation.

Analyzes and identifies gaps.

Accurately analyzes options as well as their impact and feasibility.

Specifies obstacles and ways to overcome them from

the perspective of continuous improvement.

Regularly monitors the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits.

Advisory Role and Change Management Support

Scrupulously analyzes the issues pertaining to a project's intent, deliverables, and leadership.

Provides managers with sound advice and support in developing communication strategies.

Appropriately investigates or analyzes constraints and compromises.

Develops and drafts an action plan tailored to the continuous-improvement project.

Accurately identifies training needs.

Imparts relevant work methods and tools.

Ensures that personnel from concerned departments

receive appropriate training or coaching.

Provides appropriate support to department managers in maintaining implementation of the continuous-improvement initiatives within

their respective sectors.

Required Experience & Education level

A university degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline or a college

degree in industrial engineering, technology, or science.

5 to 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field.

Continuous-improvement certification at the Green -Belt level.