Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

Operational Excellence Site Lead

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Thiruvananthapuram • India

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the plant through the implementation of the TBCT OpEx Framework locally, ensuring adherence to its guiding principles and systems while delivering YoY improvements in Cost, Quality, Service, and People
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the OpEx model, educating and coaching plant personnel at all levels on the “why” behind the principles and the “how” of applying them
  • Identify and implement process improvements across the organization, including but not limited to Operations, Quality and Supply Chain
  • Implement, drive and monitor the use of CI methodologies, such as Lean and Six Sigma, to streamline operations and eliminate waste at all levels of the plant
  • Coach and lead cross-functional project teams to drive process improvement
  • Partner with plant leadership to translate the OpEx roadmap and plant priorities into cascading metrics and dashboards for monitoring operational performance
  • Build associate capability through hands-on coaching, OpEx training, and facilitation of improvement activities
  • Assess maturity against TBCT’s two assessment tracks (culture/behavior and systems/tools), identify gaps, and lead actions to close them
  • Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, or related discipline
  • Minimum 8 years of experience as process, industrial, manufacturing engineer, or similar in a medical device environment
  • Training or Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement training
  • Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and the improvement methodologies
  • Ability to coach, influence, and align diverse teams around a shared improvement strategy
  • Demonstrated success in using OpEx tools and systems to drive measurable business results
  • Demonstrated experience teaching continuous improvement and, problem solving methodologies
  • Proficiency in organizing and leading OpEx efforts to drive continuous improvements
  • Experience in creating a culture of continuous improvement in a manufacturing organization
  • Demonstrated ability to speak, write and communicate in English
  • Excellent organizational and public speaking skills
  • Change management experience in implementing new ways of thinking
  • Global mindset and experience working in a multinational environment
  • Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks to ensure the timely completion of projects and assignments
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach to managing competing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to travel internationally, as required
  • High level of persuasion and influencing skills.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
LeanSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementOperational Excellence (OpEx)Manufacturing EngineeringQuality ManagementCost ReductionProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
CoachingInfluencingOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPrioritizationTeam AlignmentProactive Management
Certifications
Lean CertificationSix Sigma CertificationContinuous Improvement Training