Site Business Excellence (BE) Head

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Job Description
About the role:
The Site Business Excellence (BE) Head provides leadership on programs to transform business performance, aligned with the organization's vision and strategy. In this role, you will oversee and lead Operational Excellence, Portfolio and Project management, Learning (GxP, Non-GxP, and reskilling for future-ready capability) teams at the site. You will provide leadership on programs to transform business performance, aligned with the organization's vision and strategy. This role oversees and leads Operational Excellence, Portfolio and Project management, Learning (GxP, Non-GxP, and reskilling for future-ready capability) teams at the site. You will report into the Site Head.
How you will contribute:

• Own and drive Strategy Deployment with Site Leadership Team (SLT) and identify and prioritize key initiatives at the site
• Oversee and lead OE initiatives to transform the business using the AOS and digital & automation
• Partner with overall site operations teams and functions (including Quality) to plan for effective operational excellence site strategy and implementation based on priorities to drive improvements
• Ensure plans are in place to deliver all required training (GxP & Non-GxP) assigned via role-based curricula are met
• Align initiatives and integrate with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for tracking Site KPIs, supporting the Site Head in reporting Operational Performance/KPIs at an OpU level

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (e.g. engineering, life sciences) or equivalent work-experience
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations management role, with a strong focus on GxP regulations, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of GxP manufacturing, lean management and problem-solving methodologies. Large and mid-site: Yellow Belt and AOS Professional certification or equivalents, small site: Green Belt and AOS Professional certification or equivalents, as described in the effective Global SBE Guidance
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams to successful completion
• Excellent understanding of business operations and financial management principles
• Experience in Organizational Change Management, preferably e3+

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
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For Location:
Brooklyn Park, MN
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$149,100.00 - $234,300.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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Locations
Brooklyn Park, MN
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes