Takeda

biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences

OperationalExcellenceLead(f/m/d)

€100k+ Oranienburg, Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Operational Excellence Lead (f/m/d) at Takeda. Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Business Performance, Lean transformation, project deployment, coaching, problem solving. Lead the site’s Lean transformation. deliver measurable operational and financial improvements”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver measurable operational and financial improvements; quantifiable impact; delivering results; operational performance and financial targets; measurable KPIs, milestones, and expected value creation; tangible, validated performance improvements; improve compliance, reduce deviations, and enhance right-first-time performance; site priorities and performance commitments; measurable improvements

Industry & Context.

biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving routines; structured problem solving; problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

This role is based in Oranienburg, Germany, Financial relocation support might be provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree in a technical field or business required, Deep, hands-on experience in project deployment, with demonstrated project results, program management capabilities, Fluent written and spoken English, with presentation skills

Nice to Have

Experience in the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry is desirable, German language is a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead the site’s Lean transformation

deliver measurable operational and financial improvements

build a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in daily work

guide a team of Operational Excellence Champions

partner with site leadership

ensure that Lean initiatives directly support the site’s strategic priorities and COP (Core Operating Profit) targets

Own the implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing

Lead and develop a team of six Lean/Operational Excellence Champions

Drive engagement with the Senior Leadership Team and site employees

Translate the Site Strategy into a Lean roadmap with measurable KPIs

and expected value creation

Ensure Lean projects are properly resourced and prioritized based on business impact

Deliver improvement waves (e.g.

value stream transformations

Strengthen KPI management

Partner closely with Quality to execute Lean projects that improve compliance

and enhance right-first-time performance

Align Lean practices with regional and global standards

Promote active participation in Lean Communities of Practice

impact-oriented Lean roadmap with site and functional leaders

Integrate all Lean workstreams (problem solving

Support strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri)

Build Lean capabilities across the site through structured training

and on-the-floor support

Coach Lean leadership behaviors (Gemba

structured problem solving)

Foster a culture where employees proactively identify waste

and contribute to measurable improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partner with site leadership; Drive engagement with the Senior Leadership Team and site employees; Partner closely with Quality; Align Lean practices with regional and global standards; Co-create a balanced, impact-oriented Lean roadmap with site and functional leaders; Integrate all Lean workstreams; Support strategy deployment; Coach Lean leadership behaviors

Communication Scope

presentation (oral and written); facilitation skills; Fluent written and spoken English

Process & Methodology

project deployment, Lean initiatives, Lean projects, Lean roadmap with measurable KPIs, milestones, and expected value creation, improvement waves, Lean workstreams

Full Job Description

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s [Privacy Notice](https://jobs.takeda.com/privacynotice) and [Terms of Use](https://www.takeda.com/terms-and-conditions/). I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. ## **Job Description** # **Important note:** ## **This role is based in Oranienurg, Germany. Financial relocation support might be provided.** **\--------------------------** **Make History. Change Futures.** Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as # **Operational Excellence Lead (f/m/d) - based in Oranienburg, Germany** with focus on **Lean Manufacturing & Business Performance** As part of the Business Excellence team in Oranienburg, you will lead the site’s Lean transformation with a clear mandate: **deliver measurable operational and financial improvements** and build a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in daily work. You will guide a team of Operational Excellence Champions, partner with site leadership, and ensure that Lean initiatives directly support the site’s strategic priorities and COP (Core Operating Profit) targets. # **How you will contribute:** **Lead the Lean Transformation & Deliver Results** * Own the **implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing** , ensuring every initiative is tied to clear business outcomes such as cost reduction, productivity gains, improved flow, and quality performance. * Lead and develop a team of six Lean/Operational Excellence Champions, setting expectations for **quantifiable impact** and holding the team accountable for delivering results. * Drive strong engagement with the Senior Leadership Team and site employees by clearly commun

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