Job Description
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OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
- Serve as the site-level technical expert and coach in Lean, Six Sigma, and the AGILE Operating System (AOS), ensuring these methodologies are effectively applied and embedded at gemba.
- Build deep and sustainable Operational Excellence (OE) capability by coaching leaders, managers, OE Champions, and teams through hands-on application, enabling teams to solve problems and improve performance independently.
- Act as a partner to the OE Lead, translating strategic priorities and improvement themes into robust execution through OE methods
- Foster a culture of disciplined problem solving, data-driven decision making, and continuous learning, aligned with site and global eAGILE/AOS principles.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
A. OE Coaching & Gemba Enablement
- Coach leaders, managers, OE Champions, and cross-functional teams in the practical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and AOS, enabling consistent and effective problem solving at all levels.
- Facilitate hands-on OE activities at gemba, embedding structured problem solving, standard work, visual management, tiered meetings, Leader GEMBA and Equipment Efficiency into daily operations.
- Act as a technical coach and facilitator in priority improvement initiatives, ensuring rigor, data integrity, and sustainability of improvements.
B. Capability Building & Skills Transfer
- Design and deliver OE workshops, trainings, and on-the-job coaching, with strong emphasis on learning-by-doing and capability transfer.
- Develop OE Champions and local change agents through coaching, co-facilitation, and feedback, strengthening site OE maturity.
C. Partnership with OE Lead & Governance
- Partner with the OE Lead by providing technical OE expertise and gemba insights, supporting effective eAGILE roadmap delivery.
- Provide fact-based observations, lessons learned, and technical recommendations to support Business Excellence and SLT decision making.
D. Culture & Network Contribution
- Act as a role model for continuous improvement mindset, disciplined execution, and data-driven thinking
- Contribute to global and regional OE / AGILE communities by sharing best practices and site learnings, while continuously developing own expertise.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Knowledge of Bio-pharmaceutical operations
- Experience in Quality, Technical Services or Manufacturing
- Logical thinker
- Capable of explaining complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner
- Six Sigma or Lean Expertise
Leadership
- Excellent communication abilities
- Influences change and supports others in the change management process
- Excellent coaching skills
Decision-making and Autonomy
- Inform local decision making, all significant eAGILE decisions at site/function will be taken by Business Excellence.
- Develop business acumen through working with Business Excellence lead on business cases for eAGILE program
- Develop expertise in problems solving both simple and complex to enable development of others including OE Champions
Interaction
- Interacts with all levels of the organization and collaborates strongly with other OE Champions
- Develops strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Takeda network.
Innovation
- Passionate about digital technology
- Shares openly and learns from others.
- Excellent coaching abilities to build others capabilities
Complexity
- Capable of operating across company culture
- Fluency in English language
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Third level qualification in Scientific or Engineering discipline
- Lean or Six Sigma qualification desirable
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments desirable.
- Demonstrated passion for not accepting the status quo and self-driven to improve the business
- Courage of conviction and open to critical feedback
- Recognized as having high potential
- A natural leader, comfortable networking and connecting people.
- Agile learner with proven abilities to put theory into practice
- Project management capabilities
- Strong facilitation and organization abilities
- Excellent listening capabilities
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:
Locations
Osaka (Juso), Japan
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
