Head of Operational Excellence
Core
Lead the transformation of the Uppsala manufacturing site into a mature, high-performing organization by embedding Lean, Six Sigma, and Manufacturing Excellence principles across the full value stream.
Role type
Senior IC Operational Excellence Leader (Manufacturing)
Builds
End-to-end manufacturing value streams, including workflows, logistics, and production processes
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Hoshin Kanri, statistical analysis (Minitab/JMP), change management, large-scale transformation leadership, training and coaching
Preferred skills
Master Black Belt, experience in automotive or highly cost-focused industries, global organization background
Technologies
Minitab, JMP, Hoshin Kanri
Responsibilities
Lead strategy deployment using Hoshin Kanri, drive complex Lean and Six Sigma projects, optimize interconnected manufacturing systems, develop training and coaching programs, present insights to senior leadership, lead the local Operational Excellence Team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence