Head Of Operational Excellence (w/m/d)

Takeda

Wien, Austria
Base: € 5.598,85 gross pm minimum; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid
Lean manufacturing implementation
Operational and financial improvements
Kpi management and performance reviews
Lead the site’s Lean transformation with a clear mandate to deliver measurable operational and financial improvements and build a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in daily work

Job Summary

  • Lead the site’s Lean transformation with a clear mandate to deliver measurable operational and financial improvements and build a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in daily work.
  • Partner closely with Quality to execute Lean projects that improve compliance, reduce deviations, and enhance right-first-time performance.
  • Build Lean capabilities across the site through structured training, coaching, and on-the-floor support, ensuring teams can independently sustain improvements.

Matching Summary

Lead the site’s Lean transformation with a clear mandate to deliver measurable operational and financial improvements and build a culture where continuous improvement is embedded in daily work.

Salary

Base: € 5.598,85 gross per month minimum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive remuneration package, Awards as a Great Place To Work, certified family-friendly company, Hybrid working, flexible scheduling, learning and training opportunities, mentoring program, diverse development programs, internal job rotations, employee referral and recognition programs, employee stock purchase plan, participation in network groups, wide range of health offerings, fitness offerings, company events and celebrations, company canteen, company childcare, great public transport connections, company bike leasing program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean Manufacturing implementation
  • Operational and financial improvements
  • KPI management and performance reviews
  • Lean roadmap and strategy deployment
  • Coaching and capability building
  • Biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for challenging the status quo
  • Courage of conviction and openness to feedback
  • Resilient leader comfortable networking
  • Systematic thinker with strong business process knowledge
  • Learning-agile and flexible

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a technical field or business
  • Deep, hands-on experience in project deployment
  • Extensive experience in Quality, Supply, Supply Chain, or Operations
  • Fluent written and spoken German and English language skills
  • Advanced knowledge of lean management and problem-solving methodologies

Work Rights

Not specified

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