Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
We are PCI.
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
The role
The Purpose of the Role is to transform sites and establish a sustainable Lean culture by driving the elimination of waste and enabling flow of value to the customer. The CI Lead will demonstrate accountability for the deployment of Lean Thinking across the site, ensuring alignment with the Site Strategy and Global Operational Excellence.
Main responsibilities:
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Create in conjunction with the Global OPEX lead / GM, the lean vision for the site and implement the Lean Maturity Index to establish an Operational Centre of excellence.
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Facilitate and Coach A3 projects, cross functional kaizen events and multi practitioner teams to drive best practice in process improvement.
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Lead Business Critical Improvement Projects and the associated teams, as directed by the General Manager.
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Represent the Site by engaging with the Global Operational Excellence Lead, ensuring Global Standards are deployed (Lean Maturity Index), Site Best Practice shared, and results communicated.
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Use margin and cost-based analysis to identify opportunities to implement improvement activity to increase profitability.
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Maintain and report Site cost saving data in support of the Business Cost Reduction Targets.
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Lead, mentor, and Train the Site Team to raise Lean Awareness, develop the lean approach and build in lean capability.
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Be part of the Site Senior Management team, supporting alignment to site strategy across all departments, challenging non-value adding activity and facilitating Lean Leadership.
Requirements
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Experience of leading teams in the Pharmaceutical and/or Medical Device industry (other highly regulated and quality driven industries may be considered)
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Able to demonstrate application of continuous improvement tools and techniques (Kaizen, TPM, SMED, RCA, 5S) to deliver positive outcomes
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Dynamic and ambitious professional with proven delivery record
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Strong team player able to demonstrate ability to lead and facilitate informal and formal teams in the development and delivery of improvement solutions
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Able to work across the Operational organisational environment
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Must be able to work under pressure and co-ordinate multiple activities concurrently
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Hands on approach problem solving and mind set, organised and methodical
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Demonstrated ability to extract critical information to enable effective and appropriate decision making
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Strong understanding of Stakeholder management tools in order to ensure engagement in change at all levels.
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Willing to learn, develop skills and knowledge
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Experience of managing finances and tracking of cost savings
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Benefits
At PCI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why we are committed to providing a benefits package designed to support your well-being and enhance your overall quality of life. Here's what we offer:
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Employer Pension: Secure your future with our employer pension scheme (above statutory pension).
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Competitive Salaries: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and contributions.
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Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Family Friendly Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your family life.
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Employee Referral Scheme: Know someone perfect for our team? Refer them and receive £500 as our way of saying thank you!
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Staff Engagement: We value your dedication with recognition schemes and long-service awards.
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Health and Well-being: Your health matters. Count on our support with generous sick pay, access to a 24/7 GP through our employee assistance program, mental health support, and life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.
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On-Site Subsidized Canteen.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Development Opportunities: Invest in your future with our training programs, coaching opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, and further education options.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
