Operational Excellence Manager

POL - 6999 Takeda SCE; Łódź; On-site; PLN 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Lodz is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead Lean Six Sigma and process-improvement initiatives within the Strategy and Process Excellence function. You will design and implement governance frameworks, drive performance management, and advance data-enabled solutions across global Finance operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) and at least 5 years in a transactional setting, with strong analytical, leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, with a proven track record of successfully delivered improvement projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a transactional business environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership.
• Strong business judgment, discretion and the ability to build trust, particularly when working with senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Process Improvement and Critical Thinking training programs across all GF CoE towers.
• Developing training materials, providing post-certification mentoring on DMAIC and other improvement projects, and contributing to the overall strategy for building operational excellence capabilities.
• Coaching and supporting operational teams in implementing performance management initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and timeliness.
• Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to real-life business scenarios and helping teams translate improvement opportunities into measurable results.
• Maintaining leadership KPIs and supporting special projects as directed by the Operational Excellence Lead and GF CoE leadership.
• Identifying opportunities to improve business processes through data and digital solutions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, and supporting their implementation through to completion.
• Designing, implementing and maintaining governance frameworks, standards and operating models that support sustainable business performance, operational resilience and process excellence across global functions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Agile

Process Improvement

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Signavio

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Operational Excellence Manager with a passion for process improvement, digital solutions and operational performance. This role is part of the Strategy and Process Excellence function within Takeda Global Finance Center of Excellence. You will contribute to our vision of delivering simplified, innovative solutions and unlocking the value of data to support our global business and Takeda’s commitment to patients. INSPIRED BY PATIENTS. POWERED BY YOU. As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will support performance management and lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of key operational frameworks, including Business Continuity Planning, Risk and Incident Management, Knowledge Sharing, Performance Management, Process Documentation and Process Mining.

Accelerate value and make an impact by: Leading the development and continuous improvement of Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Process Improvement and Critical Thinking training programs across all GF CoE towers. Developing training materials, providing post-certification mentoring on DMAIC and other improvement projects, and contributing to the overall strategy for building operational excellence capabilities. Coaching and supporting operational teams in implementing performance management initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and timeliness. Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to real-life business scenarios and helping teams translate improvement opportunities into measurable results. Maintaining leadership KPIs and supporting special projects as directed by the Operational Excellence Lead and GF CoE leadership. Identifying opportunities to improve business processes through data and digital solutions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, and supporting their implementation through to completion. Designing, implementing and maintaining governance frameworks, standards and operating models that support sustainable business performance, operational resilience and process excellence across global functions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, with a proven track record of successfully delivered improvement projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a transactional business environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership.
• Strong business judgment, discretion and the ability to build trust, particularly when working with senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with digital tools and solutions, such as Power Automate, Power BI and Signavio.
• Experience working with AI models and identifying opportunities to apply AI to process improvement.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range: zł169,600.00 - zł233,200.00

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.