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    Operational Excellence Lead Elstree - United Kingdom - BPL Group

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    Bio Products Laboratory's (BPL), part of Kedrion, have a new opportunity for an Operational Excellence Lead, with experience in Lean Six Sigma deployment activities, to join the team located on the Elstree site.

    Reporting to the Head of Operational Excellence, the incumbent will be a core member of a team of practitioners armed with the mandate of driving measurable financial performance outcomes and culture change across the business and carrying out allocated project activities utilising Lean Six Sigma and/or similar process improvement methodologies.

    The OE Lead must be able to quickly understand site systems and processes in order to identify opportunities for improvement. They should have an action-oriented and collaborative mindset, with a demonstrated track record of forming productive, trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels.

    Headquartered in Elstree, Herts, BPL manufactures pharmaceutical products derived from human blood plasma. These products are used to treat patients for conditions such as immunodeficiencies, coagulation disorders and critical care (blood volume deficiency).

    This new and exciting opportunity will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work with an organisation where our products change people's lives, and the purpose of our work is lived and breathed through its people.

    Duties & Responsibilities -

    • Execute process improvement projects on time to deliver results in terms of effectiveness and efficiency by using Lean, Six Sigma and other methods.
    • Prepare for and facilitate / co-facilitate "kaizen" sessions for continuous improvement opportunity identification and provide coaching and direction to ensure goals are achieved.
    • Assist with training Elstree staff and local management on Lean Six Sigma principles, tools and techniques.
    • Provide expertise and share best practices on site and with the wider Global OE team, regarding Six Sigma tools & methodologies, project management and team leadership.
    • Support and coach staff leading their own continuous improvement initiatives.

    Health & Safety

    • Follow the Kedrion Health & Safety policy and guidelines. Bring any risks or issue to the attention of your manager or the SHE department. Focus on improving Health and Safety at all times.

    Project Management

    • Leading and reporting on Continuous Improvement projects to key stakeholders both on and off site

    Skills & experience to help you within the role –

    • Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt
    • Direct experience in Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives
    • Educated to degree level or equivalent with experience of working in a 24/7 shift based operational/manufacturing environment
    • Formally trained in Operational Excellence with accreditation to Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with practical project experience
    • Self-driven, autonomous, and must be data and facts driven.
    • Must be results driven.
    • Excellent communication and persuasive skills influencing positive change management through awareness, understanding, acceptance and engagement
    • Objectivity and open-minded, entrepreneurial and an "out of the box" thinker,
    • Consultative style balanced with strong delivery focus.
    • Attention to detail – Able to ensure high levels of quality are achieved.
    • Able to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines
    • Experience with Minitab or other statistical software an advantage
    • Experience of formal project management tools, such as Prince2 plus associated tools and processes, including planning and estimating an advantage.

    In return we offer -

    • Bonus
    • 25 days holiday
    • Pension
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
    • Employee assistance programme
    • My Healthy Advantage phone app
    • Virtual GP
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Subsidised canteen

    Please apply today for immediate consideration.

    Locations Elstree

    About BPL

    BPL in its present form was created in 2010, but its heritage stretches back to the early pioneers of blood and plasma-derived medicines in the UK.

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