Examensarbete, 30 hp (två studenter) – Effektivare förbättringsarbete genom digitalisering, standardisering och Lean
AstraZeneca · Gärtuna, Sweden
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Role summary
Master's thesis project for two students focusing on developing a standardized digital framework for continuous improvement across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at AstraZeneca's Södertälje facility. The work involves process analysis, Lean methodology application, and designing scalable solutions for improvement management.
What they're looking for
- Ongoing master's degree in operations development, quality engineering, digitalization, or production technology
- Strong knowledge of production technology and manufacturing processes
- Foundational understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and verbal communication
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office suite including SharePoint
- Analytical, structured, and independent mindset with interest in process development
What you'll be doing
- Conduct current-state analysis of existing continuous improvement processes, systems, and approaches across teams
- Observe and participate in improvement meetings in production, laboratory, and office environments
- Develop a unified PDCA-based standard for identifying, prioritizing, implementing, and documenting improvements
- Propose digital and visual solutions to collect and display improvements across teams and data sources
- Define metrics and criteria for quarterly identification of top site improvements and create implementation roadmap
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