Head of Operational Excellence
Core
Lead the transformation of the Uppsala manufacturing site into a mature, high-performing organization by embedding continuous improvement principles and optimizing the end-to-end manufacturing value stream.
Role type
Head of Operational Excellence (Manufacturing)
Builds
Mature, continuous improvement manufacturing organization at the Uppsala site
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma methodology, Hoshin Kanri, statistical analysis, change management, team coaching, cross-functional leadership, process optimization, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Master Black Belt certification, experience in automotive or highly cost-focused industries, proficiency in Minitab or JMP
Technologies
Minitab, JMP, Hoshin Kanri
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy deployment program using Hoshin Kanri, drive and execute large complex Lean and Six Sigma projects, embed data-driven decision-making through statistical approaches, develop and deliver training and coaching to build organizational capability, optimize interconnected manufacturing systems and workflows, prepare and present insights and strategies to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities