Manager Operational Excellence (m/w/d)
Core
Business partner for operational areas and support functions, connecting strategic OE roadmap development with on-site implementation of COS transformation and Lean management routines.
Role type
Manager, Operational Excellence (Lean/Continuous Improvement)
Builds
Operational Excellence roadmap, COS implementation, Lean management routines, continuous improvement initiatives
Domain
Biotherapeutics / Life Sciences / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process management, Project management, Lean & Six Sigma, Change management, Value Stream Mapping, Coaching, Workshop facilitation, Data analysis, Visual management
Preferred skills
Minitab, Power BI, Digital improvement approaches
Responsibilities
Plan, moderate, and coach COS rollouts in operational areas; Develop and implement OE roadmap for assigned value streams; Conduct workshops to enable teams in COS elements like Process Centric Teams and Leader Standard Work; Analyze end-to-end processes to identify efficiency and quality potentials; Lead complex cross-functional CI projects and structured problem-solving workshops; Coach leaders and teams on Lean Leadership and continuous improvement; Design and deliver training formats on COS, Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC