Viatris

OE / Continuous Improvement Specialist

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Full time
Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Currently the Carole Park team is seeking an Operational Excellence (OE) Specialist  to join our OE Team for a 12 month contract.

The Operational Excellence Specialist will support the Operational Excellence Lead to identify and implement process improvement strategies across the Carole Park Site. Working in partnership with departmental leads, the OE Specialist will focus on identifying and removing waste and driving continuous improvement initiatives that support the Carole Park site's strategic objectives around Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Main responsibilities:

  • Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the Carole Park Site.

  • Research, gather, and analyse complex data and business processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

  • Present clear and concise prioritised recommendations to drive targeted business outcomes.

  • Liaise with and manage the expectations of area stakeholders to assess opportunities and design improvement initiatives.

  • Work collaboratively with area stakeholders and SMEs, to deliver continuous process improvement initiatives that remove constraints whilst focusing on safety, quality, cost and delivery.

  • Develop, coordinate and deliver workshops or training programs around process improvement initiatives that target specific business opportunities

  • Coach and mentor operational leaders and frontline teams on process improvement methodologies

  • Report any deviations in processing or procedures immediately

  • Participate in Operational Excellence workshops and training

  • Manage your work efficiently and cost effectively to meet Operations plans and targets

About you:

  • Experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment (desirable) i.e. GMP, or Food Manufacturing

  • Advanced computer and data analysis skills (desirable)

  • Experience in identifying process inefficiencies and executing process improvement projects

  • Experience in using data to drive process improvements (essential)

  • Coaching and educating on key Continuous Improvement methodologies (essential)

  • Demonstrated experience applying Operational Excellence methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving. Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs is desirable.

Viatris Benefits: 

  • Employee rewards and discount platform  

  • Annual wellness allowance  

  • Recognition programs 

  • State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options 

  • Benefits for health and financial wellness 

  • Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others 

  • Viatris Product loyalty program  

  • Free annual flu vaccination 

  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum 

  • Additional paid parental leave  

  • Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning  

Culture 

  • Viatris has been named A Great Place to Work.

  • Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us. 

  • Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day. 

  • Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. 

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.