Operational Excellence Practitioner

**Job Title:** Operational Excellence Practitioner

**Job Function:** Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement

**Therapy Area/Industry:** Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

**Location:** Wrexham

**Job Description:**

Proclinical is seeking an Operational Excellence Practitioner to lead and drive transformation initiatives at a manufacturing site. This role focuses on applying Lean Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, enhance value stream flow, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with teams across the organization to deliver measurable performance improvements, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality medicines to patients.

**Responsibilities:**

- Lead and implement Lean Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, compliance, safety, quality, and cost.

- Act as a role model and advocate for operational excellence across the site.

- Coach and mentor leaders and teams in continuous improvement methodologies.

- Develop and deliver training programs, including White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt certifications.

- Facilitate root cause analysis workshops for critical business issues.

- Monitor progress, risks, and benefits associated with operational excellence initiatives.

- Identify and track metrics to measure cultural and operational improvements.

- Promote and utilize tools such as Lean Six Sigma to drive value creation.

- Lead a team of Operational Excellence Functional Representatives to embed excellence within each function.

**Key Skills and Requirements:**

- Strong expertise in operational excellence with knowledge of frameworks like the Shingo Model.

- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Master Black Belt preferred).

- Proven experience in delivering measurable performance improvements through Lean tools and techniques.

- Demonstrated ability to transform organizations and foster new ways of working.

- Skilled in coaching and supporting individuals and teams across various levels and functions.

- Strong business acumen and ability to manage change effectively.

- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders from shop floor to leadership.

- Degree in a science-based or technical discipline preferred.

- Self-motivated, curious, and willing to challenge the status quo.

Please apply on Linkedin.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.