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 data integrity
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.
  • Translate the Site Strategy into a Lean roadmap with measurable KPIs, milestones, and expected value creation, ensuring Lean projects are properly resourced and prioritized based on business impact.
  • Build Lean capabilities across the site through structured training, coaching, and on-the-floor support, ensuring teams can independently sustain improvements and foster a culture where employees proactively identify waste.

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: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean Manufacturing implementation
  • Operational and financial improvements
  • KPI management and data integrity
  • Lean roadmap and strategy deployment
  • Coaching and capability building
  • Fluent German and English

Nice-to-have

  • Challenging the status quo
  • Networking and connecting with people
  • Systematic thinker
  • Learning-agile
  • Patient-focused, values-based

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in technical or business field
  • Deep, hands-on project deployment experience
  • Extensive experience in Quality, Supply, Supply Chain, or Operations
  • Biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry experience desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to link operational improvements to P&L impact
  • Track record of difficult prioritization or stop decisions

Work Rights

Not specified

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