EMEA Lean Academy Team Lead and Lean Academy Coaches (R-062616) Södertälje, Sweden
At AstraZeneca we pride ourselves on our ethical approach to business both in the way that we work internally and the way we interact with the third parties that support our business. Delivering life-changing medicines is about doing the right thing – ensuring that our standards are upheld and risks are identified and managed effectively across our supply chains.
The new AstraZeneca Global Operations Lean Academies provide situational learning environments where Lean concepts, systems, skills/techniques and behaviours are brought to life for those within AstraZeneca.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for three experienced Lean professionals to join the latest EMEA Lean Academy based in Södertälje, Sweden (Gärtuna), as part of the AstraZeneca Operations Lean Centre of Excellence.
The roles are office based but comprises regular travelling across the EMEA region.
AstraZeneca Operations in Södertälje, is one of the world's largest manufacturing units for pharmaceuticals. Here, we thrive in a high-tech and LEAN-based environment where we value collaboration, continuous improvement work and smart solutions highly.
The roles
The three Lean Coach roles will be instrumental in the set up and establishment of the new EMEA Lean Academy at Gärtuna, initially transferring and implementing the existing Lean Academy programmes. Over time, as part of the wider Lean Academy team, we will shape and expanding the Academy offerings and all Academy coaches will be involved in these activities.
In the role as Lean Coach you are Lean leadership exemplar – through role modelling, expert Lean coaching and facilitation in our Reinforcing and Leading Lean Programmes, you drive real value in the business through delivery of the Lean capability uplift in the teams we work with across Global Operations. By utilising Lean subject matter expertise, coaching/influencing and business partnering skills, you empower AstraZeneca teams to drive tangible business improvement using Lean methodologies.
One of the coaches in the facility will be recruited as a Team Lead, with additional responsibilities focusing on ensuring effective day to day management and operation of the Lean Academy as part of the broader Lean Academy global team. This individual will be responsible for managing the day to day performance of the Lean Academy as an input into the overall Lean Academy Scorecard.
As an Academy coach in the Sweden EMEA facility, you will travel periodically to sites in EMEA region to spend time with participants. As part of a global team, you will also have the opportunity to share learning and travel between the various regional Lean Academy facilities.
Key Accountabilities:
As part of this role, you will help in the preparation of the new EMEA Lean Academy to ensure the overall solution takes account of regional and functional lean requirements and incorporates these alongside current AZ and industry best practice.
You will work with regional and functional Lean leaders and other stakeholders to engage them in the Lean Academy approach and ensure that there is sufficient support within the supply chain, regions, sites and functions to design and implement the Academy effectively and embed it into ‘business as usual’.
As a Lean Coach you will ensure standard Global Lean processes and practices, training materials and templates are appropriately positioned in the Academy, clearly and simply signposted so as to promote understanding and use across the business.
Through the Lean Academy programmes, you will deliver best practice adult education, facilitation and coaching to provide an industry leading adult learning experience. Provides participant support before, during and after attendance at the Lean Academy within the supply chain, regions, sites and functions.
You will measure and drive consistency across regions through review and continuous improvement as part of the broader Lean Academy global team, leveraging and incorporating both internal and external best practice.
You will play a pivotal part as a member of relevant cross-functional AZ and external Lean forums/ organisations/ communities of practice.
In order to succeed in this role you have
- Strong working understanding of Production System (e.g. Toyota) concept and its application in industry
- Able to demonstrate successful industry related experience in Lean / Six Sigma projects and programmes
- Proven facilitation skills and desire to learn about Adult Learning principles
- Demonstrable expertise and experience of leading and coaching in Lean best practice
- Confident/convincing communicators, adept at influencing change across various groups including the most senior leaders.
- Expertise in process & project management & improvement
- Track record of delivering business impact and sustained change and demonstrated understanding and application of change management principles
- Broad understanding of supply chain systems
- Excellent knowledge of English language
- Willingness to travel regularly
Desirable requirements
- Six Sigma (or Lean Six Sigma) Black Belt certification
- Expertise in the application of analytical problem-solving methodology
- Line leadership experience
- Knowledge about Adult Learning and “Behavioural science”
Interested?
For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager, Sally Hall, tel +44 07825 145782.
Welcome with your CV and a personal letter, in English, no later than October 20, 2019.