Site OPEX Lead

Siegfried; Zofingen; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Child Allowance + 10%

Reka-Geld discount

Staff restaurant

Parking discount

Central location near train station

Zusammenfassung

Siegfried in Zofingen is seeking a Site OPEX Lead to drive the site Operational Excellence strategy, aligning with safety, quality and regulatory requirements. You will deploy the OPEX framework, coordinate global standards, and lead cross-functional improvement programs.

We value fluent German and English, strong coaching and change management skills, and a proven track record in Lean/Six Sigma. Join a global CDMO that rewards performance with long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in chemical GMP manufacturing/operations and continuous improvement.
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma expertise; Black Belt a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and deploy the site OPEX strategy aligned with global priorities.
• Lead cross-functional translation of objectives into improvement roadmaps.
• Manage full lifecycle of OPEX projects from idea to sustainability.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance reviews for safety, quality, and cost.
• Coach employees and leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem solving.
• Foster continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Program management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Change management

German language

English language

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Tools

TPS (Toyota Production System)

IWS

WCM

Jobbeschreibung

"Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Your Role

At Siegfried we are currently looking for a Site OPEX Lead to join our team in our site based in Zofingen.

Reporting to the Site Head of Siegfried Zofingen and functionally reporting to the Global Head of Operations Management and Operational Excellence, the Site 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

• 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.
• 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
• Performance Management & KPIs:
• Define and monitor relevant KPIs linked to value drivers (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
• Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines
• Capability Building & Coaching:
• Train and coach employees and leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods
• Lead cross-functional and sustainable site capability-building and ownership of improvement practices
• Culture & Cross-functional Enablement:
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset across all functions
• Guarantee a functional tier meeting/reporting system that allows cross functional interfaces optimization
• Ensure an ideation process
• Enable cross-functional collaboration and alignment on improvement priorities

Main Tasks

• Define and align the site improvement program with the leadership team
• Identify, assess, and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead strategic cross-functional improvement projects
• Deploy standard improvement methods and governance routines
• Ensure sustainability and ownership of implemented improvements
• Provide fact-based analysis and recommendations to site leadership

Your Profile

What are we looking for?

• 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.)
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise with certification would be a plus (Black Belt preferred)
• Strong project and program management skills
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capability
• Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills
• Ability to influence in a matrix organization
• Fluent in German and English
• Willingness to travel once a quarter

Your Benefits

What do we offer?

• Pension Plan: Our company-sponsored pension plan is attractive and offers flexible contribution options
• Our stock purchase plan is generous and can be tailored to individual needs
• Child Allowance: Siegfried AG increases the child allowance by 10% above the cantonal statutory rate
• Reka-Geld: Siegfried AG offers employees a 20% discount
• Staff restaurant / cafeteria: Meals at preferential rates
• You can park at a discounted rate
• Centrally located: Close to the train station with excellent public transportation connections

If you’re excited by the idea of joining our group, we’d love to hear from you.

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.