Siegfried
pharmaceutical
OPEXLead
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“OPEX Lead at Siegfried. Skills: Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management. Define and deploy site OPEX strategy. Translate strategic objectives into improvement programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Sustainably improve performance; Drive KPI-based steering; Ensure sustainability and ownership of improvements
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; data-driven decision-making capability; problem-solving methods
Willingness to travel once a quarter
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in engineering, science, or related field, At least 5 years of previous experience in chemical GMP manufacturing/operations and continuous improvement, Track record with state-of-the-art lean production systems (TPS, IWS, WCM, etc. ), Lean/Six Sigma expertise with certification, project and program management skills, Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capability, leadership, coaching, and change management skills, Ability to influence in a matrix organization, Fluent in French and English
Nice to Have
Black Belt preferred, German would be a plus
What You'll Do.
Define and deploy site OPEX strategy
Translate strategic objectives into improvement programs
Manage OPEX project portfolio lifecycle
Define and monitor relevant KPIs
Train and coach employees in Lean
Foster continuous improvement mindset
Guarantee functional tier meeting system
Ensure ideation process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional improvement projects; Enable cross-functional collaboration and alignment
Process & Methodology
project and program management skills
Full Job Description
"Expect to grow", personnellement et professionnellement : Chez Siegfried, nous offrons des défis passionnants et de nombreuses opportunités de mettre en valeur vos talents. En tant que partenaire de confiance et respecté de l'industrie pharmaceutique, nous respectons les normes les plus élevées en matière de sécurité, de qualité et de durabilité, tout en cultivant une culture qui vous permet de vous épanouir. Rejoignez une entreprise mondiale en pleine expansion, où des perspectives et des expériences diverses se rassemblent dans un environnement collaboratif. Ici, vous trouverez un lieu de travail qui valorise autant le succès collectif que vos contributions individuelles—offrant des opportunités à long terme pour évoluer et avoir un impact. **Your Role:** At Siegfried we are currently looking for an OPEX Lead to join our team in our site based in Evionnaz. Reporting to the Site Head of Siegfried Evionnaz and functionally reporting to the Global Head of Operations Management and Operational Excellence, the OPEX Lead will lead and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy and management system to sustainably improve performance, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements as well as global OPEX standards. Key Responsibilities: 1\. Strategy & Deployment: · Define and deploy the site OPEX strategy aligned with site and global priorities · Lead the local, cross-functional translation of strategic objectives into structured improvement programs and roadmaps. 2\. Project Portfolio & Governance: · Manage the full lifecycle of the OPEX project portfolio (idea to sustainability) · Ensure structured prioritization, governance, and tracking of initiatives, including global projects and initiatives 3\. Performance Management & KPIs: · Define and monitor relevant KPIs linked to value drivers (safety, quality, delivery, cost) · Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines 4\. Capability Building & Coaching: · Train and coach employees
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