Continuous Improvement Lead - Newry, United Kingdom - Norbrook Laboratories

Norbrook Laboratories
Norbrook Laboratories
Verified Company
Newry, United Kingdom

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In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and

one of the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally, with a focus on enhancing the

health of farm and companion animals. We develop & manufacture veterinary medicines,

supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products and

significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we have opportunities for

individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company.

Our business strategy is supported by our Values - Customer Value, One Team, Results

Driven, Excellence, Innovation, and Quality - and we support our employees to live the

behaviours that creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise,

knowledge and innovation of our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at


Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Overview
The Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for improving processes and procedures,

as well as leading and managing continuous improvement projects. Typically, this will

include identifying and resolving operational issues, enhancing productivity, reducing waste

or reducing costs. The Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Site Manufacturing

Lead


Main Activities and responsibilities

  • Identify, develop and prioritise strategies for improvement, developing objectives aligned
to the organisational strategy.

  • Lead the delivery of cross functional change projects in manufacturing operations to
drive business transformation and strategic breakthrough.

  • Facilitate complex and challenging Continuous Improvement interventions, working with
diverse groups of key stakeholders within the business such as Production, QA, R&D,
Engineering and Supply Chain.

  • Develop and execute action plans that result in quality, productivity, and cost savings by
eliminating wasteful or ineffective processes and procedures.

  • Analyse and interpret information from a range of sources to facilitate data driven
decision-making.

  • Provide key stakeholders and senior leadership team with monitoring reports and
information, including analysis and advice.

  • Facilitate a Continuous Improvement culture within the organisation through providing
training, development and coaching to build change management and improvement
Ensure change is implemented on time, in budget and with lasting results.
- capability and knowledge in manufacturing.

  • Champion the use of lean and Six Sigma methodology by manufacturing and operational
managers through role modelling of best practice behaviour and knowledge sharing.

  • Provide technical expertise for Continuous Improvement including quality assurance,
advice and specialist knowledge of the deployment of Continuous Improvement.

  • Share best practice across the organisation, supporting Continuous Improvement in
other sites.

  • Support operational excellence through playing a key role in Gemba Walks, Pyramid
Meetings, Deviations and CAPAs.

  • Build strong cross functional relationships and a professional network within the
organisation.


Essential Criteria:


form in order to be considered:

  • A minimum of three years of Continuous Improvement project management experience
within a manufacturing environment.

  • Demonstrable experience in leading improvement projects and project teams.
  • Experience in implementing systems change with quantifiable outcomes.
  • Working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma tools, principles, and methodologies

Desirable Criteria:

Due to the nature of the role preference will be given to applicants demonstrating the


following desirable criteria:

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in chemical, mechanical or material science engineering
or related area.
***- Six Sigma Certified Black Belt.***- Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.***
Duration: Full time, permanent


Location:
Newry


Additional Information:


  • Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the
considered.


Benefits:


  • Free Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme


  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Onsite free parking


  • Healthcare cash plan

  • Canteen Facilities
  • 32 days annual leave Employee Perks scheme


  • Wedding Leave

  • Discounted Car Insurance


  • Company Sick Pay

  • Employee Recognition scheme


  • Employee wellbeing initiatives

  • Career development opportunities

_Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of _

_the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In _

_accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome _
**_applicants from the Protestant Community._
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