Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Process Excellence Lead (6 months contract)
This position reports into Senior Manager Quality Excellence EMEA and is based in South Africa.

Who we are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to: Senior Manager Quality Excellence EMEA
Location: South Africa
Travel %:
Pay: (If compliant with country laws)

What you will do
In this role you will be responsible for coordinating workflows for strategic quality and cross functional initiatives within the region. As a specialist in process excellence, you will also directly contribute to the development of high-quality and effective root cause problem solving and action plans. You will improve the overall root cause problem solving culture and capabilities and work cross functional to drive standardization and best practice on process excellence initiatives. You will pair your operational excellence capabilities with data and analytical skills to generate insights, devise solutions, and build high level cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics initiatives within the Quality and Compliance department, providing insights and recommendations on key topics such as Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), root cause analyses, investigations, and escalations.

• Lead Root Cause Problem Solving improvement initiatives to support on the reduction of key issues impacting the business.

• Manage and analyze data using tools such as SQL, Databricks, Power bi, Power Automate.

• Coach and mentor colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality and effective root cause problem solving and action plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving processes.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the process excellence, data, and analytics landscape.

• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform business decisions.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for initiatives at hand.

• Monitor trends, identify issues, recommend, and implement appropriate actions.

Qualifications
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in Supply Chain or Quality and Compliance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in STEM.

• A solid experience in operational process improvement design and implementation initiatives with cross functional engagement.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including coordination, workshop facilitation, and leadership presentation.

• Proven track record of leading successful digital initiatives with hands on experience on SQL, Power Bi, and Power Automate.

• Ability to work proactively and in collaboration with multiples stakeholders and partners to deliver solutions.

• Strong knowledge of the consumer health industry regulatory and compliance landscape including experience in dealing with Quality management system aspects.

• Ability to identify issues, recommend and implement appropriate actions.

• Ability to influence and drive alignment across cross functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to think creatively and strategically to drive business results.

• Excellent leadership skills.

• Lean six sigma – green belt.

• Project management capabilities to support, lead, or manage projects.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-South Africa-Eastern Cape-East London

Job Function Quality (Generalist)