Head of Practical Process Improvement (w/m/d)
Core
Lead the implementation of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System and drive transformational change and continuous improvement across the organization.
Role type
Senior IC operational excellence leader (Lean/Continuous Improvement)
Builds
A culture of structured problem-solving and operational excellence
Domain
Manufacturing / Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Regulated environments
Required skills
Lean Management Systems, Tier Management, strategy deployment, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Gemba, structured problem-solving, coaching, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/biotech/regulated manufacturing experience, CDMO experience, Black Belt certification, PMP certification
Technologies
Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Gemba
Responsibilities
Drive transformational change and continuous improvement, implement the PPI Business System, simplify processes and eliminate waste, deliver measurable improvements in quality and productivity, coach leaders and build PPI capability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC