LEAN Partner

Jobbeskrivelse
Placering
Bagsværd, Denmark

Jobkategori
Business Support & Administration

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is shaping Novo Nordisk's rapidly growing network of external manufacturers? Are you passionate about applying LEAN methodologies to drive operational efficiency, collaborating with stakeholders to coach and inspire?

If this sounds like you, we are looking forward to welcoming you in the Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) department. Submit your application now

The position
As LEAN Partner, you play a central role in optimizing our office-based production operations and coaching our leadership team on LEAN methodologies. Your role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, eliminate waste, and drive efficiency gains across the organization.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize opportunities for process optimization within office-based production operations
• Utilizing our LEAN tools & methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce waste, enhance productivity, and systematically solve problems
• Serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, coaching on LEAN principles and practices at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement standardized work processes and performance metrics to sustain improvements
• Driving the transition of the LEAN Supply System to a local leader-driven model, supporting yearly assessments and gap identification, anchoring key annual objectives within the Area Business Plan

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we envision you:

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Possess a certification in LEAN, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement methodologies
• Demonstrate proven experience in implementing LEAN principles and driving process improvements
• Showcase strong coaching and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire change at all levels of the organization
• Bring excellent project management and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven and results-oriented approach
• Display fluency in both spoken and written English

On a personal level, you have a drive to transform processes and culture for the better, embodying the "we can do better" mindset and behaviour of a LEAN change agent. You have outstanding communication skills, allowing you to build productive working relationships and effectively influence others when needed, all while thriving in complex and fast-paced environments.

About the Department
GCM Strategy and Business Development is part of GCM, responsible for managing outsourced production from project to operations stage. We are office-based with shopfloors at Contract Management Organisations on a global scale.

Collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders internally and externally is crucial for our success. We want to unleash the full potential of sustainable external manufacturing to reach more patients faster through flexible production and strong relations.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.

Contact
For further information, please contact Director of GCM Strategy and Business Development, Christine Toxværd, at +45 30 79 66 42.

Deadline
05 September 2024.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.