Senior Operations Excellence Manager

1 month ago


Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC Full time

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products. Our expertise lies in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

About Us

We are a specialist in veterinary endocrinology, topical dermatology, analgesia, anaesthetics, and pain management, as well as innovators in other areas such as equine lameness treatment, nutrition, and differentiated generics.

Job Description

As Senior Operations Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for driving business performance improvement on People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics at our Skipton site. You will lead day-to-day deployment of the Dechra Production System (DPS) and related improvement activities, ensuring routine, rigorous, and robust reporting processes are in place.

You will work closely with Site Director and Leadership Team to define site strategy, goals, and implementation plans, embedding a robust governance program and holding people accountable to ensure delivery on commitments and KPI targets.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail, along with proven communication and planning skills. Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other PMO productivity tools is essential.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Degree in Science, Engineering, or Business Management
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or PMP certification desirable
  • Experience in implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other PMO productivity tools
Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

This salary estimate is based on industry standards for similar roles in the UK. The actual salary may vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and performance.

Benefits
  • Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Annual leave and Bank holidays
  • Option to buy additional holiday time


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