Director of Business Excellence

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director Business Excellence (SC&O)locatedin Raynham Hybrid locations may be considered at Zuchwil Switzerland or Suzhou China or Loughbeg Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland or St Anthonys Road Leeds UK

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Raynham Massachusetts USA: R-088636

Zuchwil Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-090441

Suzhou China - Requisition Number: R-090445

Loughbeg Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland - Requisition Number: R-090465

St. Anthonys Road Leeds UK - Requisition Number: R-090458

Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business toestablisha standalone orthopedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may berequired regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position it isanticipatedthat following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Director of Business Excellence is a strategic leadership role within Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) responsible for designing deploying and continuously improving anendtoendoperational excellence framework across DePuy Synthes. This leader will define internal performance standards benchmark capabilities against industry leaders and drive measurable sustainable improvements in supply chain performance.

This role offers a unique opportunity toshapehowoperational excellencedefined measured and executed across a global MedTech organization. You will partner closely with site leaders supply chain functions andcrossfunctionalstakeholders to build capabilities accelerate continuous improvement and deliver quantifiable business impact that supports growth cost competitiveness and patient outcomes. DePuy Synthes is a global leader inorthopedics advancing innovative solutions that help restore mobility and improve lives worldwide.1

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive SC&O Business Excellence framework including standards governance tools and methodologies aligned to enterprise strategy
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and maturity models to assess operational performance and drive accountability across sites and functions
Benchmark internal processes capabilities and performance against industry standards to identify gaps and opportunities for competitive advantage
Partner with manufacturing planning procurement logistics and quality teams to deploy operational excellence capabilities and best practices
Lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean Six Sigma process optimization) to deliver measurable impact on cost service quality and working capital
Establish a structured pipeline of improvement opportunities prioritizing initiatives based on business value feasibility and strategic alignment
Build and scale organizational capabilities through training coaching and change management to embed a culture of continuous improvement
Drivedatadrivendecisionmakingby leveraging analytics performance dashboards and reporting tools
Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable operational roadmaps and execution plans
Ensure consistency standardization and scalability of processes across the global supply chain network

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Operations Management Business or a related field required
Advanced degree (MBAMasters in Engineering Supply Chain or related discipline) preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations or operational excellence roles within a complex global organization
Demonstrated success leadingenterpriselevelcontinuous improvement or business excellence programs with measurable results
Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
Experience developing KPIs performance management systems and benchmarking frameworks
Proven ability to leadcrossfunctionalteams and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging data to drive decisions and business outcomes

Preferred:
Experience in MedTech healthcare or other highly regulated industries
Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt)
Experience with digital/analytics tools supporting operational excellence (e.g. advanced analytics automation visualization platforms)
Track record of building and scaling capability development programs across multiple sites
Experience supportinglargescalebusiness transformation or system implementation initiatives
Strong financial acumen including understanding of cost drivers productivity metrics and ROI for improvement initiatives

Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate strategy into execution

Other:

Travel: Up to 25% domestic and international travel required
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Languages: Englishrequired;additionallanguages a plus

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making Agility Jumps Analytics Insights Budget Management Business Behavior Business Savvy Continuous Improvement Leadership Organizational Project Management Program Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Management Tools Project Reporting Statement of Work (SOW) Tactical Planning Technical Credibility

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1