Operational Excellence Manager - Lean Six Sigma & Data

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

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in Lodz, Poland, within the Strategy and Process Excellence function of the Global Finance CoE. You will lead design, implementation and ongoing improvement of operational frameworks, governance, and data-driven solutions to support patients and the business.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, digital tools (Power BI, Signavio), AI opportunities, training development, and collaboration with senior leadership to drive quality, efficiency, 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

• 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, 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

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Signavio

Job description

Takeda is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in Lodz, Poland, within the Strategy and Process Excellence function of the Global Finance CoE. You will lead design, implementation and ongoing improvement of operational frameworks, governance, and data-driven solutions to support patients and the business.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, digital tools (Power BI, Signavio), AI opportunities, training development, and collaboration with senior leadership to drive quality, efficiency, and