Associate Director-APAC Operations Academy Coach

Typical Accountabilities

The role;

• is seen as a AZSS examplar, and possesses the ability to continually delevop their capabilities inline with current and evolving best practice

• will provides coaching, facilitation and expertise in topics including, but not limited too, AZSS, TPM, Digital Transformation, six sigma, etc

• has the strong ability to influence and coach across the spectrum of the business, from senior leader to the front line

• will partner with the business (relevant business partners), to both ensure we can meet their busienss areas demand and also better understand their requirements

• will delivers the APAC Lean Academy training plan as aligned with the regions and the Lean Academies strategic priorities.

• Will play a key role in develop and deliver AI & new technologies training programmes to support company to build critical operational capabilities, and prepare talents for autonomous factory.

Position Responsibilities

In addition to the brief job description above, the following summarises the key accountabilities for this role in terms of Technical, Operational and People Responsibilities.

Program Facilitation: 

• Learn and deliver the relevant programs to the highest level of professionalisim and in an engaging way

• Ability to learn new leading edge skills/knowledge and develop program content inline with busniess requirements/priorities

• Practical understanding of adult learning methodologies/techniques

• Communication: Stong listening skills, highly empatheic, good questioning skills

• Pragmatic decision making, strong critical thinking/probnlem solver

• Good time management, prioritisatiion skills

Program development :

• Self- Learning and and adopt best training programs to AZ operation team

• Custermize training materials according to customers requirements

• Standardise and scaling best training experience

Stakeholder Management: 

• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships, good influencing/negoitiation skills

Key KPIs that relate to this position: 

• Supply – Strong demand and delivery of APAC Lean Academy training plan

Additional Accountabilities (per AZ framework and regulatory expectations):

Safety, Health & Environment

• Promoting a SHE focussed culture

• Work in a manner which protects the safety and well-being of self, others and the environment

• Participate in AZ SHE initiatives including SHE Race to Success, driver safety and sustainability programs

• Contribute to improving AZ’s SHE performance

• Proactively identify SHE hazards and take appropriate action including raising a STOP card where appropriate

GMP/ Compliance and Ethical Conduct

• Ensure compliance of self and others with all systems, processes and procedures in line with statutory/ legislative/ quality requirements

AZ Values and Behaviours

• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company Values and and Behaviours

• Complete all required training including, AZ Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards on time.  

• Report potential issues of non-compliance and breach of the AZ Code of Ethics.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Degree in engineering, science or related field

• A minimum of 8 years experience in the manufacturing industry, 3 at a mid+ leadership level

• Demonstrated more than 5 years experience in Lean/Six Sigma and/or TPM

• Strong digital acumen

• Strong problem solving.

• Flexible with domestic and international travel.

Desirable:

• Experience in GMP environment (or other highly regulated environments)

• Experience in Agile/Scrum or Design Thinking or Critical Thinking.

• Six sigma Green belt or above

• Fluent English and Chinese for domestic/international communication/training delivery.

Date Posted

13-1月-2026

Closing Date

12-1月-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.