Packaging Improvement Lead: Lean, Data & Automation

MSD Malaysia; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% year-end payment

Annual bonus

35.5 days of leave

Solid Pension Plan

Travel allowance

Training, coaching and e-learning

Parking and accessibility

Company restaurant

Sports fitness membership support

Lyra Health mental well-being support

Prayer/meditation room

Job summary

MSD Animal Health in Boxmeer is seeking an Improvement Lead (Packaging) to drive strategic initiatives across the packaging process. You will manage improvement projects, guide Lean Six Sigma deployment, and advance data-driven automation and digital solutions.

Lead a 13‑strong Improvement Team and collaborate with Operations, M&R, Quality, IT and Supply Chain to deliver sustainable performance gains. The role emphasizes leadership, project portfolio governance, and driving a transformation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field; strong background in manufacturing/packaging environments.
• Proven track record leading project-based improvement initiatives in production settings (pharma, food, chemical).
• Green Belt certification and experience with GMP, Lean Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Improvement Team (13 employees) and align with site transformation roadmap.
• Govern the project portfolio: new product introductions, process optimization, automation and digital improvements.
• Drive data-driven decision making using dashboards, KPIs and performance reviews.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Change Management and digital tools to stabilize and improve packaging processes.
• Collaborate across Operations, M&R, Quality, IT and Supply Chain to unlock automation and AI value.
• Support IPT performance reviews and prioritization of KPIs with focus on operational excellence.

Skills

AI

Change Management

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis Tools

Decision Making

Interpersonal Relationships

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

Manufacturing

People Leadership

Performance Metrics

Process Improvements

Project Management

Six Sigma

Strategic Thinking

Strategy Deployment

Strategy Development

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant (technical) field

Job description

MSD Animal Health in Boxmeer is seeking an Improvement Lead (Packaging) to drive strategic initiatives across the packaging process. You will manage improvement projects, guide Lean Six Sigma deployment, and advance data-driven automation and digital solutions.

Lead a 13‑strong Improvement Team and collaborate with Operations, M&R, Quality, IT and Supply Chain to deliver sustainable performance gains. The role emphasizes leadership, project portfolio governance, and driving a transformation