At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Welcome to West Chester, Ohio, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. Onsite amenities include a Health and Wellness clinic, as well as a Cafeteria Grille serving breakfast and lunch items for employees and guests. We also have a Great Place to Work Counsel, involving committees of employees who coordinate several activities related to Community Outreach, Sustainability, Health and Wellness and Social Events.

The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer is responsible for identifying improvement opportunities within the PET, obtaining approval, prioritizing and managing projects through benefit realization. Responsibilities also include the proper application of Lean/Six Sigma Tools, Project Management, Process Management and Improvement and cross-functional team leadership. The focus is to drive higher performance through process improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Implement KPI system and apply visual control strategies.
• Leads improvement projects.
• Facilitates use of improvement tools such as DMAIIC, Rapid Changeover, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Performs statistical analysis as needed.
• Design KPI systems and visual control strategies.
• Leads the application of continuous improvement tools including: DMAIIC, Process Behavior Charts and VSM.
• Coaches the PET on process ownership approach and facilitates the PET to follow Standard Ways of Working and to have a sustainable process for improvement.
• Implement and improve process for PET Business Information & KPI Reporting needs.
• Provides process leadership for the annual goal and target setting process Trainer for Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Network with other PETs and external benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities.

Essential for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other engineering or related technical fields.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Training and/or certification from an American Society of Quality (ASQ) recognized program (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of statistical process control concepts, data analysis, diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Expertise in process & project management and improvement.
• Working knowledge of the DMAIIC process.
• Working knowledge of Lean Tools such as VSM, Kaizen Blitz, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
• Effective internal consulting skills with all levels of management.
• Leading DMAIIC Process and Projects.
• Expertise in Lean Tools & Methodology; Led VSM exercise and Kaizen Blitz.

Desirable for the role:

• 5 – 7 years industry related experience in Lean/Six Sigma projects and programs.
• Six Sigma Black Belt training and/or certification from an American Society of Quality (ASQ) recognized program (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating teams and groups in lean, six sigma and process improvements.
• Working knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Expertise in the application of analytical problem solving methodology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Mini-Tab, SPC-XL or other statistical analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of GAMP4, cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Led supply chain improvement projects.
• Led major site and cross functional projects.
• Trained individuals on lean and six sigma tools and processes.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Next Steps – Apply today!

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