Operational Excellence & Project Management Manager

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Position: Operational Excellence & Project Management Manager

Alternative Name in The Market: Process Improvement, Production Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, etc.
Location: Nikom Amata City, Rayong

Report to: Plant Manager (Malaysian)

Main product: Peritoneal Dialysis (Dialysis Fluid)

Job Scope: As the leader of the Operational Excellence team, this individual will spearhead the deployment of Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives at the plant level. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with exceptional communication and presentation skills. This role will report directly to the Plant Manager, with dotted-line reporting to the Global Business Unit (GBU)/Regional OPEX Lead.

Job Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Responsible to ensure the function of OpEx and project management comply with all regulatory policies and corporate requirements, including Thai FDA, other export market’s FDA, ISO 13485 and EHS regulations.

• Drive OpEx program deployment at the site.

• Work closely with the site management to assist the site in their continuous improvement journey.

• Develop a site level OpEx deployment plan including MIP, BOS, SSIP, iCare, 6S/GMP, Best Practices Sharing, Certification Programs and others.

• Assist leadership in establishing baseline and target metrics for key processes. (OBSKPI)

• Work with site leadership in installing organizational support for Operational Excellence (reviews, communications, rewards, etc.)

• Coach and mentor site Black Belt and Green Belt candidates to ensure timely completion of their quality and/or cost focused projects- ultimately leading to the candidate's certification.

• Lead and manage plant “Talent Pool”, which can be pharmacist, engineering and/or project engineers, through coaching and job development by rotations and exposure.

Project Management

• Establish plant project plans, proposals and deliverables, including those with capital investment and work with management team to execute them.

• Identifies project owners, prepare and support project team to determine plan, executions and deliverables.

• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering project which includes process, mechanical, civil/ structural, automation, architectural, electrical and building service teams.

• Manage projects according to schedule, specification and budget including all necessary weekly and monthly reporting.

• Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of the project.

• Utilize project update meeting (Obeya) to monitor project progress, budgets, contractors, and schedules.

• Maintain an accurate record for all elements of the projects.

• For capital projects, coordinate with global engineering (attend regular meeting) for project monitoring and capital spend tracking.

• Own procedures, standard practices and references for project planning and execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree (MBA, MS) or other technical graduate degree preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in business operations, plant manufacturing, or engineering, including: Certified Black Belt with strong knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles.

• At least 3 years of demonstrated success in process improvement.

• At least 3 years of experience in project management, with expertise in tracking capital investments.

• Must have experience managing teams and developing support programs.

• Must have Six Sigma Black Belt certification, Master Black Belt preferred.

• Must have proven working knowledge of LEAN tools and methodology.

• Must be able to show influence in a team environment, proven skills working with cross-functional teams and able to manage multiple projects.

• Must be able to directly lead and/or co-lead high-impact process improvement, capital expenditure projects.

• Strong negotiating and influencing skills. The ability to drive changes.

• Strong analytical/statistical problem-solving skills, teaching and presentation skills required.

• Strong Coaching and Facilitation skills Excellent reading, writing and verbal communication and platform skills in local language as well as English.

Benefit & Welfares:

• Housing & Transportation Allowance

• Canteen, Provident Fund, Group Life/ Health Insurance

• Fixed Bonus, Variable Bonus

• Etc.

Reasonable Accommodation

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