Senior Operational Excellence Coordinator

at  Viatris

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
The Senior Operational Excellence Coordinator is a fixed term role covering a maternity leave for 9 months and will assist the Operational Excellence Manager in pinpointing and executing process enhancement tactics throughout the Carole Park Site. Collaborating closely with departmental leaders, they’ll refine the operational excellence framework by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies using lean methodologies. Their focus on continuous improvement will align with strategic goals concerning Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
We are currently offering a $2,000 stay bonus to successful candidates!

Main Duties

• In partnership with the Operational Excellence Manager, collaborate with site managers to develop OE plans aligned with the site’s Operational Excellence Strategy.
• In partnership with the Operational Excellence Manager, cultivate a culture of Operational Excellence at the site by coaching and mentoring site leadership, project managers, and team members on OE tools, practices, project management, and change management.
• Analyse intricate data and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Deliver clear and prioritized recommendations to achieve specific business goals.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to implement improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Create and implement educational and training strategies focused on operational excellence for site operations. This involves identifying training requirements and delivering instruction on OE methodologies and Lean/Six Sigma principles to various site teams and departments.
• Advocate for safety practices and policies, monitor safety performance indicators, and actively participate in promoting safety initiatives.

About you

• A minimum of 3 years of GMP experience
• Preferred experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Previous lean management experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Employee Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Recognition programs
• State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options
• Benefits for health and financial wellness
• Annual leave loading, as well as paid bereavement leave
• Additional paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plans
• Competitive compensation programs
• Free fruit, tea, coffee and milo
• Various lunchroom and washroom facilities around the site
• Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning
• Paid volunteer leave

Culture

• Viatris has been named in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years – and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking.
• Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us.
• Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day.
• Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• In partnership with the Operational Excellence Manager, collaborate with site managers to develop OE plans aligned with the site’s Operational Excellence Strategy.
• In partnership with the Operational Excellence Manager, cultivate a culture of Operational Excellence at the site by coaching and mentoring site leadership, project managers, and team members on OE tools, practices, project management, and change management.
• Analyse intricate data and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Deliver clear and prioritized recommendations to achieve specific business goals.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to implement improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Create and implement educational and training strategies focused on operational excellence for site operations. This involves identifying training requirements and delivering instruction on OE methodologies and Lean/Six Sigma principles to various site teams and departments.
• Advocate for safety practices and policies, monitor safety performance indicators, and actively participate in promoting safety initiatives