Lean Operations Newsletter; Q3, 2023 : simplebooklet.com

Lean Operations Newsletter Have you ever wondered what s going in the different departments that make up Lean Operations LO Then look no further Keep reading to find out the latest and greatest from each of the teams that make up the LO department Discover This Quarter This month we re lifting the veil Dive in as we spotlight the passion innovation and sheer brilliance that fuels each segment of the LO From the unsung heroes to the latest methodologies we re showcasing it all BUSINESS ANALYTICS OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TECHNICAL GMP TRAINING

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Business Analytics Q3 Impactful Dashboards Showcase Batch Release Scorecard This dashboard brings visibility to complete open and overdue items for each batch The data is extracted from the Batch Release Leankit board which tracks assignments and actions for different batch release activities The dashboard provides a quick at a glance overview of the status of each activity and what may be holding a batch from being released Deviation Tracking This dashboard assists the QA team in populating the new Deviation Leankit board and is designed to automate the card loading process resulting in hours of saved time The Leankit board drives action around deviations and tracks metrics related to the deviation process The data from the Leankit Board will then be extracted and analyzed in Looker providing more visibility to performance

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Operational Excellence Here are a few examples of how Operational Excellence helps Portsmouth grow Rich Clough OE PM3 is applying LSS methodology and working with MSAT both locally and globally to help find out why ARG 113 doesn t perform as well here as it did in Slough and to help all sites that produce this product achieve a higher titre Chirag Sonny Shah is working with the 6k team as they bring in OPEO a transformation company to help improve overall performance of the asset This methodology will become a staple in Lonza and Sonny is tasked to learn how to deploy it as they deliver the program to the 6K so we can leverage this effort to other assets in Portsmouth All of our team members continue to support the site in their LBMS deployment and with the current assessment we are at 1 5 as a site and at 1 7 for lean ops Our year end target is 1 6 so nice job Lean Ops and keep up the good work Our Yellow Belt program is driving a lot of benefits and so far this year the yellow belts have identified 337 000 in potential hard savings and have realized 118 000 in hard savings This is a result of 40 40 YB trained individuals using the LSS tools to make their jobs better The OE team is your one stop shop for Lean Six Sigma and LBMS training We offer White Yellow Orange and now Green belt training please ask any OE member for help in picking which is right for you

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT JOSS ACUNA OE Department A LITTLE ABOUT ME Since I got my degree as industrial engineer 12 years ago I have been performing and been involved in operational excellence positions in the manufacturing legal and financial industry Lonza decided to open their second Shared Service Center as part of the Global Business Services Organization in Costa Rica in 2017 Job Title Operational Excellence Project Manager I joined Lonza the same year almost 6 years ago As an Operational Excellence Specialist my purpose was to build a culture of continuous improvement within the Costa Rica organization and to deliver projects that solve business problems and improve processes The experience of being part of an organization from scratch was one of the things I have enjoyed the most After 5 years I began seeking a new challenge This year the Lean Operation Team in Portsmouth welcomed me to join them as an OE Project Manager My role involves continuing the deployment of LBMS executing business critical continuous improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the site GUESS WHERE I M FROM My family and I are from San Jose Costa Rica a small beautiful country in the Central America region that I highly encourage to visit if you want to experience Caribbean and Pacific beaches mountains rain forests volcanos and more The best time to go is from December to April Perfect if you look to escape from New Hampshire s winter FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT LONZA My favorite things about working at Lonza are the commitment to building and deploying a continuous improvement culture across the company and the collaborative and teamoriented attitude of everyone I have worked with FUN FACTS ABOUT JOSS I am the proud mom of a 13 years old cat I am a huge fan of Harry Potter and Start Wars My favorite soccer team is Real Madrid and my dream is to go to a champions league final My Favorite food is Costa Rican food and I love Costa Rican beaches I enjoy sports like baseball basketball soccer football and tennis

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T GMP Training The Lonza T GMP Technical Good Manufacturing Practice Training Department is dedicated to upholding and disseminating the highest standards of technical proficiency and manufacturing best practices across the organization DIVING DEEP WITH LONZA PORTSMOUTH S TRAINING TEAM Exciting times ahead This quarter our training team has added a game changing twist to our offerings Sitewide Department Deep Dives Ever been curious about the inner workings of Lonza Portsmouth s myriad departments Or looking to network and forge connections across different teams Well now s your golden opportunity These immersive sessions are designed not just to enlighten but to foster stronger inter departmental bonds It s not just about understanding the what but also the who behind every incredible feat at Lonza Portsmouth Dive in network learn and be a part of our everevolving Lonza family Because at Lonza we believe in growing together every step of the way Operational Excellence Training are collaborating to bring you introductory Six Sigma training Dive into topics like fishbone models gemba walks Stay curious and keep learning TEAMING UP FOR EXCELLENCE SIX SIGMA TRAINING MODULES

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT DAVID VITORINO Training Department Job Title GMP Cornerstone Training Business Partner for Engineering Lynx MY FAVORITE ACTIVITES IN THE AREA Whether it s a Brew Festival Taco Tour Hot Air Balloon party Dan Brown interview I m up for checking out new things A LITTLE ABOUT ME I went to College in upstate NY Siena and Union When I graduated Siena I started working at Lockheed Martin I worked there for 15 years and the last 8 years in Manufacturing supervision management In my last program I was responsible for the team building the F35 EOTS Targeting System in Orlando FL After being homesick for New England my family moved up to New Hampshire I started my Bio Pharma career with Lonza in Dec 2021 joining Caitlin Cruz s crew I am so blessed and thankful right now This is the best team I have ever worked with GUESS WHERE I M FROM I grew up in Western Massachusetts to Portuguese immigrant parents My first language was Portuguese though I have been speaking English since I was 5 years old My Partner Matt and I have been together for 7 years We have two Dachshund rescues Sammie and Phoebe We love traveling sports breweries and we are always down for the beach FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING AT LONZA I love that we have lots of jokes and laughter on the team No matter how big the effort in front of us we still find the time to have fun We have some big projects that are very time consuming but are extremely rewarding when we deliver on them I love customer support I want to be that business partner that drops everything to help you HOW DOES DAVID RECHARGE WHEN HE S NOT AT WORK When I m not at work my activities vary depending on the season I love meme hunting hiking watching Patriots Football fishing supporting the Portuguese National Soccer team and cheering for EPL Wolves All year long I m passionate about F45 High Intensity Interval Training I highly recommend it

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GATHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY In the heart of Portsmouth NH the Technical GMP Training team recently took a day to give back in a special way Trading their usual workspaces for the bustling warehouse of the Gather food pantry the team eagerly sorted food into categories all with a goal of supporting those in need Beyond the work the atmosphere was filled with laughter camaraderie and the genuine joy of making a difference It was not only an opportunity to help the community but also a time to bond and share in the spirit of service If you missed this wonderful day or are looking to experience it again you re in luck We re gearing up for another round of volunteering on 14th November 2023 from 1 to 4 PM Volunteer Requirements Willing to help others Excitement and enthusiasm Able to lift 15 lbs Want to help the community Can t Volunteer But Want to Help RECYCLE DAY 21OCT23 Food Drive 21OCT23 to 10NOV23 Next Opportunity to Volunteer Tuesday 14 NOV23 1300 to 1600 For More Information Connect with Kate Heath

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