Job Title: Lean Coach
Career Level - E
Introduction to Role:
Join our External Supply & Manufacturing (ESM) team, a global network of professionals located across 13 countries, managing over 200 suppliers across 40 countries. We are responsible for a significant proportion of AstraZeneca’s value of production, managing a portfolio of more than 2,000 product SKUs. As an ESM Lean Coach, you will be instrumental in supporting the deployment and implementation of Lean principles within all aspects of the ESM function. This role is a unique opportunity to translate your Lean knowledge and experience into tangible business opportunities that add value and reduce waste.
Accountabilities:
As an ESM Lean Coach, you will coach local leadership teams to develop annual Lean plans, provide necessary coaching and deliver/arrange Lean training as required. You will facilitate Value Stream Mapping activities to identify and remove waste from end-to-end value chains, including with external suppliers. You will also represent AstraZeneca externally, acting as a brand ambassador and promoting AstraZeneca as a great place to work.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Educated to degree level in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related technical/business discipline
- Demonstrated significant industry related experience in Lean/Six Sigma projects and programs
- Working knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes
- Requires a sound understanding of GxP, Safety, Health
- Project management & change management
- Experience of Business Process Management
- Six Sigma Black Belt training and/or certification from an accredited external Quality program
- Expertise in the application of analytical problem-solving methodology
- Understanding of Good Automated Manufacturing Practice, current Good Manufacturing Practice and regulations as defined by local regulatory bodies
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by constant challenges that stimulate our intellectual curiosity. We are always pushing the boundaries as we work on implementing the best systems with cutting-edge science and manufacturing. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you want to make a big impact, this is the place for you. Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.
Ready to embrace constant challenges and work at the cutting-edge? Apply now to join our team in Operations as an ESM Lean Coach!
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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.