Head of Opex (m/f/d)

Teva; Ulm; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kindergarten facility

Vacation days (30 days)

Virtual training program

Job summary

Teva is seeking an Operational Excellence Site Leader to drive Lean transformations and embed global Production System standards at the Ulm site. You will lead a small team, coach local management, and ensure rigorous KPI reporting, while collaborating with global teams to share best practices.

The role requires strong leadership, change management, and the ability to motivate others to achieve ambitious targets, with occasional travel for knowledge sharing across sites.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience as a team leader in a Lean environment.
• Experience leading multiple functions (Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain) is an advantage.
• Proven project management experience and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to lead the change at the site.
• Oversee OPEX transformation and embedding global standards.
• Provide coaching to local management and team members.

Skills

Lean expert

Project management skills

Strong collaboration skills

Effective communication

Education

University degree (technical, pharmaceutical, chemical, Industrial engineer)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We Are Teva

We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Mission and role

The operational Excellence Site Leader leads a local team (1-2% of the site population) and is responsible for driving change by implementation of the global Teva Production System standards as well as coaching local management and team members to achieve a step change in the performance of the site in terms of quality, service and cost competitiveness while engaging and empowering the site employees.

Who we are looking for

Key responsibilities

• Manage a team that will help lead the change at the site
• Site responsibility for OPEX transformation and embedding global standards
• Learn from global team, adapt to site
• Build capabilities at site
• Stakeholder management and coaching
• Develop site rollout plan post involvement of global transformation team
• Bring structure and knowledge of methodology to guarantee rigor
• Help site management with the setting of ambitious targets
• Provide deep lean expertise
• Coach, train and facilitate line management and change agents
• Knowledge sharing of best practices
• Ensuring local project follow up, regular feedback to central team, rising the flags, proposing the project plan changes
• Implementing the Production System KPIs and reporting the progress of the site implementation
• Some travelling is required (a few times per year) to support implementations in other sites and to share gained knowledge

Who you are

• High energy and enthusiasm to lead conflict resolution and team building
• Understand dynamics and culture of the company and the site
• Desire to make a change, even against many odds
• Challenge all personnel
• Ambitious
• Self directed, stable and perserveant
• Distinctive leadership; willing to make tough/ unpopular decisions, but well respected by internal and external people
• Display confidence; can defend own perspective and support it with data
• Focused on business impact and actionable recommendations
• Acts as a role model
• Detail oriented analytical and problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational (change management) skills
• Evidence of ability to teach, guide and mentor
• Inspires trust through reliability, openness, acceptance, and consistency

What you have

• Minimum five years experience as team leader in a Lean environment, preferably in TEVA Manufacturing or another pharmaceutical company
• Experience as a team leader in several functions (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain is an advantage)
• Project management experience and excellent time management skills
• Lean expert
• University degree (technical, pharmaceutical, chemical, Industrial engineer)
• Fluent language skills written and spoken in German and English
• Excellent knowledge in MS Office

How We'll Take Care of You

At Teva

• we take care of your health (among other things through a company health management system, a company doctor, physiotherapy, sports activities and a company canteen)
• you have time for your family (through our own company kindergarten and holiday camps for school children, as well as 30 days of vacation)
• you can develop your potential to the fullest (through a comprehensive virtual training program)
• your achievements are valued accordingly (e.g. through recognition and Senior-Leaders-Programs, as well as various company events)
• we think together with your future (e.g. through a company pension scheme)

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.

When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.

Function

Manufacturing

Reports To

Site General Manager

Contact

Judith Horn

Human Resources

Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.