Operational Excellence Leader — Lean, Six Sigma & Digital

Novartis; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 59.782 - 89.300; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis is seeking an OpEx Expert at a key Austrian manufacturing site to drive transformation and continuous improvement across operations. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, partner with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain, and introduce digital tools to optimize decision-making.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or sciences, 3–5 years in pharma or regulated industries, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Operations Management or similar fields.
• Three to five years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Proven success in leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent project management and organizational capabilities.
• Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written.

Aufgaben

• Shape and drive site transformation strategies aligned with technical operations objectives.
• Lead high-impact operational excellence initiatives to close performance gaps and elevate efficiency.
• Deliver Lean and Six Sigma projects with clear milestones and measurable, sustainable results.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed lasting improvements.
• Introduce and scale digital tools and data-driven solutions to optimize decision-making.
• Inspire and engage stakeholders by communicating progress, impact, and success stories.
• Ensure transparency through robust project dashboards and strong governance practices.

Kenntnisse

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

German language

English language

Continuous improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science/Economics/Operations Management

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis is seeking an OpEx Expert at a key Austrian manufacturing site to drive transformation and continuous improvement across operations. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, partner with Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain, and introduce digital tools to optimize decision-making.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or sciences, 3–5 years in pharma or regulated industries, and fluency in German and English.