Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Opella; Rzeszów; Vor Ort; PLN 90.000 - 119.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Opella is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to drive the Opella Performance System (OPS) across the site, leading lean initiatives and sustaining operational excellence.

You'll coach teams, optimize processes, and collaborate with Finance on cost reduction, budget planning, and production capacity.

Join a fast-growing self-care company with a global footprint, dedicated to continuous improvement and measurable impact.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience in Manufacturing Excellence or Continuous Improvement within production.
• Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies.
• Fluent English and cross-functional project leadership.

Aufgaben

• Lead the OPS deployment across the manufacturing site.
• Develop and implement process optimization initiatives.
• Define improvement roadmaps and monitor KPIs.
• Coach employees to adopt a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting via analysis of production capacity and productivity.
• Lead or participate in cost reduction projects with Finance.
• Deliver training on OPS and Lean tools to staff.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, VSM, RCA)

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range

zł89,600.00 - zł119,466.66

All Compensation Will Be Determined Commensurate With Demonstrated Experience.

At Opella, we simplify self‑care for real people. As a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist you become part of that mission - turning ideas into products that actually reach hands and homes. This role is where precision, consistency, and accountability come together to support our self‑care revolution. About the job As a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist, you will play a key role in deploying and sustaining the company's strategic Opella Performance System (OPS) across the manufacturing site. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, promote Lean methodologies, and work cross‑functionally to enhance operational performance, productivity, and cost efficiency. This position combines project leadership, coaching, and data‑driven decision‑making to support the site's long‑term operational excellence strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Opella Performance System (OPS) across the manufacturing site.
• Identify, develop, and implement process optimization initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Define improvement project roadmaps, establish responsibilities, monitor progress, and track operational and financial KPIs.
• Engage, coach, and motivate employees at all levels to adopt a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support the budgeting and planning process through analysis of production capacity, plant performance, and productivity.
• Lead or actively participate in cost reduction projects while collaborating closely with Finance to monitor and improve financial performance indicators.
• Deliver internal training and coaching on OPS principles, Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, and continuous improvement tools, while driving sustainable productivity improvements, reducing changeover times, and optimizing inventory levels.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence within a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience in leading cross‑functional improvement and cost reduction projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial KPIs and translate data into improvement actions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams across all organizational levels.
• Fluent English and a proactive, results‑oriented mindset with a passion for driving sustainable operational excellence.

Simply put, we’re shaping a self‑care revolution. If you’re ready to the question, improve and create better for millions, step in and make an impact that’s felt far beyond the line. We are challengers. We are Opella. Opella is the self‑care challenger with the purest and third‑largest portfolio in the Over‑The‑Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self‑care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide. At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000‑strong global team, our 13 best‑in‑class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.