Program Manager

Summary:
Our client is a global bio pharmaceutical company based in Cork and is looking for a Program Manager to support site, deliver significant business results and to improve business processes and build lean capability.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance on the integration of Lean & Six Sigma, Change Execution Methodology (CEM), Inclusion and Process Management systems to achieve business objectives.
• Drive the design, management and improvement of site operating systems, management systems and leader behaviours.
• Apply lean principles to recognize and implement continuous improvement activities to increase flexibility, eliminate waste, while improving flow to internal and external customers.
• Coaching & execution of Scientific Problem Solving.
• Ensure the highest Quality, Compliance and Safety standards.
• Sound financial stewardship, management and control.
• Responsible for driving a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying Six Sigma / MPS.
• Coaching others by sharing their skill-set and expertise.
• Focus the entire organization on delivering value for customers, including patients, by understanding and meeting their needs.
• Actively listen and seek to understand differing perspectives; work together to achieve the common goals of the new Company.
• Make timely decisions at the right level with the right data, and support them once made.
• Set clear performance standards; overcome obstacles; hold ourselves and others accountable for achieving results.
• Adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behaviour in all interactions and hold others to the same standards; comply with all laws, policies and regulations; identify and address ethical issues without hesitation.
• Build diverse talent with the capabilities necessary to succeed in our markets; inspire, reward and develop to ensure individuals reach their potential; make tough calls when necessary.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or 3rd level qualification such as Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Business Systems.
• 3+ years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical industry or a similar operating environment with experience in a planning role in an operations environment.
• Desirable evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Desirable for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Knowledge of Business Information Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, Six Sigma team, etc.
• Advanced PC skills in Excel.
• Stakeholder management of multi decision makers, colleagues, peers and cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge in more than one pharmaceutical and/or chemical manufacturing operation (e.g. manufacturing, quality, engineering, etc).
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.