Operational Excellence Manager

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

Job summary

Takeda in Lodz, Poland is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager responsible for leading Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and process-improvement initiatives to boost quality, efficiency and resilience across GF CoE.

You will design and implement operational frameworks, manage performance KPIs, and mentor teams in applying data-driven methods, including AI-enabled improvements, to deliver tangible business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with a proven track record.
• At least 5 years of experience in a transactional business environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to lead and work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Process Improvement and Critical Thinking training programs across all GF CoE towers.
• Develop training materials, mentor on DMAIC and other improvement projects, and contribute to the strategy for building operational excellence capabilities.
• Coach and support operational teams in implementing performance management initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and timeliness.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to real-life business scenarios and translate opportunities into measurable results.
• Maintain leadership KPIs and support special projects as directed by leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes using data and digital solutions, including AI/ML, and drive implementation to completion.
• Design, implement and maintain governance frameworks and operating models to sustain performance across global functions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Signavio

AI models

Job description

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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:

zł169,600.00 - zł233,200.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time