Job Description

For one of our IPTs (Integrated Process Teams) in Women’s Health we are looking for an experienced:

 

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Women’s Health

 

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Associate Director Operations you will be responsible for facilitating the IPT in the improvement process. You will review, realize, and monitor the IPT improvements (Hoshin, IPS 8 step problem solving and training), the profit plan set up incl. headcount/ productivity improvement plan/ production KPI’s, project business case plans and people change management processes, which will need thorough data analysis. You will set standards within the IPT and initiate and contribute to the implementation of process improvements.

Welcome to our team

This production unit (internally IPT (Integrated Process Team)) is responsible for all operational activities related to the manufacturing and supply of a commercially highly successful contraceptive product to more than one hundred countries. The product is a long-acting contraceptive in the form of a polymer implant contained within a sterile applicator. In addition, the IPT is responsible for the manufacture of a polymer-based vaginal contraceptive ring.

 

With a team of approximately 325 employees, the IPT manages the entire production process, from implant manufacturing through to the final packaged product. These activities take place in a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing facility that incorporates the latest robotic and manufacturing technologies. Production operations are conducted on a continuous five-shift schedule

 

Main responsibilities

• Analyze and detect process variation through performance indicators e.g., OA, Yield, Deviations, etc. together with other disciplines in the IPT.
• Lead and /or assist in Root Cause Investigations and identify improvements as needed.
• Work closely with colleagues within IPT, IPS team, and cross IPT to share best practices, align strategy, and design and implement site standards,
• Facilitate the process to define and follow up the key IPT priorities (Hoshin Kanri). Involved in set-up, review and monitoring of the business case documents, set-up for these priorities and have the focus on financial and production impact.
• If needed, set-up/ facilitate the IPT profit plan process (headcount, performance, yield, productivity portfolio).
• Be involved in, facilitate, or lead IPT projects.
• Facilitate a continuous improvement behavior. Realize and monitor the implementation of the IPT improvement initiatives using the different improvement methodologies and tools.
• If needed, facilitator for IPT meetings (daily, staff and departmental, etc.).

 

Required education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering, Technical Business Administration or other related background.
• At least 3-5 years of business and project management experience in an improvement manufacturing environment.
• Experience with data analysis and processing in different systems (SAP, Excel, etc.) and different fields).
• Good prioritizing, people engagement and change management skills.
• Strong focus on safety, quality/ compliance, sustainability and customers.
• Team player, structured, flexible and willing to go the extra mile.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Preferred experience and skills

• Certified Black Belt.
• Experience in a regulated industry, like the pharmaceutical, food, automotive or comparable industry.

We offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

 

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus.
• 35,5 days of leave. 
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Incentive Plan (bonus).
• Commuting allowance.
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development. 

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

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Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

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Number of Openings:

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