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Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

To act as a coach and facilitator for the CI (Continuous Improvement) squad, aligning their efforts with the broader strategic goals of the OpU (Operating Unit) /Region network and driving high-value strategic projects at OpU/Region level. This role focuses on driving operational excellence and delivering value across the entire network through the strategic deployment of AOS (Agile Operations System – Takeda’s Lean Six Sigma system) elements, in full alignment & collaboration with the OpU/Region BE (Business Excellence) Head.

SCOPE

The Japan Region Global Operational Excellence Lead provides strategic guidance and leadership, working closely with the OpU/Region leadership team to prioritize and drive high-impact projects, share best practices, and ensure consistency in operational practices across the network. This position should support the delivery of COP savings in the range of 3 to 5% of addressable spend in scope/annum.

Implement strategic CI initiatives (20%)

Lead CI squad efforts focusing on value stream level and implement strategic CI initiatives to drive significant business impact within the OpU/Region.
 

OE (Operational Excellence) Expertise and Support (15%)

Provide OE expertise during any stage of transformation to solve complex issues hands-on and guide the execution of value stream level projects.
 

Alignment with Strategic Goals (10%)

Ensure CI squad efforts align with the broader strategic objectives of the OpU/Region, facilitating cohesive and effective operations.

Consistency in Deployment (15%)

Drive the consistent deployment of AOS elements across all sites within the network, ensuring maximum efficiency and value creation.

Coaching and Cultural Change (15%)

Coach OpU/Regional leaders on how to lead in an OE environment, fostering and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

eAGILE Roadmap (10%)

Lead and support the development and execution of the OpU/Region eAGILE Roadmap, driving business impact through strategic AOS deployment.

Best Practices and Training (10%)

Identify, codify, share, and prioritize impactful best practices across the OpU/Region, supporting replication efforts and delivering Green Belt/Black Belt training modules.

Collaboration and Strategic Support (5%)

Work closely with OpU/Region leadership, BE teams, SBO, Network strategy, product teams, BPO, and FoF to drive and support strategic initiatives and special projects as required.Collaborate with other GOE (Global Operational Excellence) Network Leads on sharing & leveraging impactful best practices.Performs special studies on request.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

LocationsOsaka, Japan

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time