Digital Operation Exc. Reg. Lead APAC Job Details | Bayer AG

Digital Operation Exc. Reg. Lead APAC

KEY TASKS

1. This position reports to the Head of Operational Excellence and is responsible for driving the Operational Excellence strategy for the APAC PS organization, leading OE culture transformation and OE network setup in CH APAC. This role requires collaboration with the APAC PS Lead Team, which consists of site heads and regional functional heads, as well as another site OE leader.
2. Build, implement, monitor, and improve the OE Management System (PSS), including OE strategy/objective development and guiding the APAC OE development and deployment sustainably (including the digital agenda).
3. Define and lead the implementation of the PS strategy in APAC to transform the organization by accelerating results such as Service Level to customers, Capacity Utilization, inventory level, and Cost Savings to deliver industry top-class results and achieve lean end-to-end supply chain for business growth targets.
4. Lead and coach the Contract Manufacture Organization (CMO) function OE activities to achieve an efficient CMO model from decision-making to final deployment, reducing CMO management cost and product cost through process optimization and partnerships with contract manufacturers.
5. Support sites to sustainably achieve their targets (including financial targets) and realize improvement potential based on benchmarking results (e.g., POBOS).
6. Lead establishment of OE ownership at the APAC network.
7. Challenge and enable sites to execute agreed OE initiatives and create new initiatives.
8. Be responsible for ongoing projects within APAC to generate value and roll out to all other sites to double value generation.
9. Lead the development of in-house OE expertise (e.g., establish and conduct OE trainings, in-house implementation of OE initiatives in APAC, and execute deep-dive on-the-floor consulting sessions with site leadership to update site business & pillar plans).
10. Lead and coach CH sites OE projects to set up efficient manufacturing processes with low cost by eliminating all wastes, reducing deviations, and variations. Arrange cross-functional value stream optimization to break silos and gain holistic optimization for all sites.
11. Deliver Operation Excellence Phase Progression with systemic capability improvement (Work processes, Tools, Skills) in the sites by executing PSS assessments.
12. Lead collection and reporting of OE KPIs in APAC.
13. Additionally, this position supports the Head of APAC PS Regional Head in utilizing OE strategy and deployment initiatives (external/internal benchmarks).

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering, Science, and/or Business discipline.
2. Long-term experience: Several >7 years’ experience in OTC, pharmaceutical, or FMCG industry (manufacturing, packaging, or operations) as well as other related work experiences e.g., in consultancy or operational excellence function (line function, projects).
3. Very good understanding of chemical and pharmaceutical processes and GMP requirements.
4. Significant and proven experience in the implementation of operational excellence programs/projects as well as qualification as e.g., lean expert (m/f/d), Six Sigma Green, Black, or Master Black Belt or similar qualification.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in serving as a strategic partner (m/f/d) to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts.
6. Very good interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills.
7. Ability to build strong relationships with sites and project teams and to foster open dialogue.

Application Period: 11/07/2024 - 11/17/2024

Reference Code: 832723

Division: Consumer Health

Location: Indonesia : West Java : Cimanggis

Functional Area: Production & Manufacturing

Position Grade: VS 2

Employment Type: Regular

Work Time: Standard working hours

Contact Us

Email: ronwilfred.lee@bayer.com