Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and ensure completion of OE, Training, Productivity Improvement initiatives within SM manufacturing.  Drive lean operation with manufacturing.
• Apply Lonza Project Methodology to organize and deliver agreed improvements according to deadlines and targets
• Coordination and resource management for according projects
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Lead the site strategic initiative to set up PfQCR (Planning for quality control and reliability) system for the site and be the owner of the system
• Lead effective operation of PfQCR system through the whole manufacturing process, from tech transfer, process development to manufacturing and delivery.
• Safeguard key KPI for the stie, such as production lost days and nr of major above deviations.
• Lead site breakthrough project to achieve significant improvement on productivities, especially for the cross department projects.
• Lead VSM analysis and improvement for the manufacturing
• Coach innovation and improvement projects for the site
• Coach leaders in servant leadership principles to support the rollout of lean systems and foster a collaborative and empowered workforce
• Perform OE related training together with OE peers
• Support trouble shooting in manufacturing, include coach the team to improve troubleshooting capabilities and systematic thinking.
• Perform other systematic improvement per required by site leadership
• Establish a common library of systems, tools, and visual management techniques to create a standardized approach to operational excellence across the organization.

Key Requirements:

• Education: BS/MS in science/engineering discipline, depending upon experience. Preferred area of study: Masters in Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
• At least 10 years working experiences in manufacturing industry. Chemical related industry are preferred
• OE: Black belt. Rich hands on experiences in improvement projects. Ability to run and complete projects. In person finished at least 3 black belt projects in the past. Familiar with DOE.
• Ability to represent status and importance of project convincingly to all stakeholders.
• Advanced skill and experiences for coaching other people to conduct projects.
• Good command of English, especially oral English.
• Good communication skills
• Good data processing skills, such as Macro for Excel
• A capable person with high potential to take different key leadership role in future.