Summary
The Process Management job family is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and measurement of business processes and process improvement initiatives. This includes identifying process improvement opportunities, developing process improvement plans, and leading process improvement teams.
Job holders develop process performance metrics, conduct process audits and may also be involved in the development of the production process for both the scaling up and scaling down of manufacturing capacities.
Core Duties
- Develops scale-up production processes.
- May direct or manage process development.
- Works with other teams to ensure smooth process development.
- Ensures and adheres to GMPs and quality standards.
Synonyms or related job titles
Process Manager, Business Process Manager
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Summary
The Continuous Improvement job family includes occupations responsible for systematically identifying, analysing and implementing opportunities for improvement in organisational processes and operations. Job holders in this job family specialise in methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other structured approaches designed to eliminate waste, increase efficiency, improve quality and optimise performance. They work cross-functionally to facilitate improvement initiatives, foster a culture of continuous improvement and deliver measurable gains in productivity, cost-effectiveness, quality and customer satisfaction. Roles are clearly focused on sustaining continuous improvement and innovation rather than routine operational management or broader process administration.
Typical Activities
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to develop and implement action plans to address identified inefficiencies or operational challenges.
- Conducts process analysis, value stream mapping, root cause analysis and performance assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Works closely with operational leaders, quality teams and stakeholders to ensure successful integration and sustainability of improvements.
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation by encouraging employee engagement, collaboration and active participation in improvement activities.
- Develops and maintains documentation related to continuous improvement projects, including process maps, project charters, improvement plans and standard operating procedures.
- Conducts workshops and training to build organisational capability and reinforce continuous improvement principles and methodologies.
Synonyms or Related Job Titles
Continuous Improvement Specialist, Lean Specialist, Operational Excellence Consultant, Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Improvement Analyst, Six Sigma Black Belt, Kaizen Coordinator