Director - Operational Excellence
Company Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading global organisation within the life sciences sector. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, offering the opportunity to lead transformational initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
Role Overview
The Associate Director of Operational Excellence will lead and support strategic continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will drive operational excellence, optimise business processes, build organisational capability, and embed a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the Operational Excellence strategy and continuous improvement roadmap.
- Lead Lean Six Sigma and process improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Partner with business leaders to identify and deliver transformation opportunities.
- Facilitate change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new ways of working.
- Develop Operational Excellence capability through coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Monitor performance metrics and ensure sustainable value realisation.
- Promote compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards.
Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (Master's desirable).
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- 10+ years' experience in Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical experience preferred).
- Proven experience leading business transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Experience coaching teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Project or Change Management certification is advantageous.
