Join a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites. Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life. You will be responsible to: Delivers excellence in end-to-endprocess improvementpractices,methodologiesand behaviours to achieve transversallyoperationalandsupport servicesareas’ efficiencies. Demonstrates particularleadershipskills to influence the right behaviours and enable alignment of priorities across areas. Supports thecontinuous improvementcycle aiming at the sustainable increase ofunitary output(effective throughput per resource unit used). Responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining the most adequatemethodologiesandworkflows, looking at maximization ofworkforce efficiencyand adoption of the appropriate behaviours to enable engagement; as well as for derivingmetricsto measureplantandequipment capacityto support identification ofequipmentandprocess flow bottlenecks, contributing to improvedlayoutswhilst assuring compliance with establishedguidelines. + Implementproductivity actionsand defineprioritieswithin own work to achieve the proposed goals (efficiency,efficacyandcost consistency) + Drive,manageandtrainthe teams that will take part onContinuous Improvement Initiatives,problem solvingandrisk assessmentgroups + Coachoperational teams in their dailycommunication meetings, ensuring that definedmethodsare properly used in all areas + Support the development ofOperational Excellence Training Programand runtraining sessions + Update theproductivity indicatorsof theplant + Support aContinuous Improvementprocess in the plant that is visible for all, throughindicators,working methods,visual management, etc. + Ensure the constant reduction of thetimeandcostsrequired in all activities inManufacturing + Ensure that all operational staff aretrainedaccording toOperational Excellence training proceduresin place + Ensure all assigned tasks are planned and deliveredon time,safely,efficiently,reliablyand in acost-effectivemanner + Proposeimprovementsto the area as appropriate and solveproblems + Makequalityandtimely decisionswithin the tasks under her / his responsibility + Gather relevantdatato inform thedecision makersregardingcomplex issues + Execute professional activities in compliance withGMPandHSEguidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance ofHovione´s policies,systemsandprocedures(COPs,HBR,SOPsand others) + Carry out assigned tasks and duties in asafe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply withenvironmental,health & safetyrules/procedures,regulationsandcodes of practice We are looking to recruit a Candidate: + University, or equivalent, qualification in a field ofScienceorEngineeringor similar scientific field (mandatory) + Leanand6 Sigmatraining equivalent toLean Leaderlevel and/orSix Sigma Green Belt + Typically requires 3–5 years of relevant experience inContinuous Improvement + Initiatives Industry related and preferably in the application ofcGMPs,ICH/CFR guidelines,ISO NormsandIndustrial Safetyguidelines + Previous participation inimprovement projects,Lean toolsand techniques (5S,Standardized Work,problem solving,Kaizen,process mapping,Poka Yoke,debottlenecking,SMED) + Strong knowledge ofProcess Optimization + Strong understanding and knowledge ofQuality,cGMPs,ICH/CFR guidelines,ISO NormsandIndustrial Safety + Knowledge and application ofstatistical tools + Trainer skills + Fluency in Englishis a requirement + Computer literatewith good working knowledge of theMS Officepackage + Must have theKnowledge,ExperienceandSkillsto conduct their tasks in accordance with therules and proceduresset down Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity. Notice to Agencies and Search Firms RepresentativesHovione does not accept unsolicited résumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral. Thank you for your understanding. (https://en-careers-hovione.icims.com/jobs/10947/operational-excellence-specialist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834418400) Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date2 months ago(2025/5/21 18:07) ID2025-10947 # of Openings1 Job LocationsIE-Cork Job FamilyPRODUCTION