Operational Excellence Senior Manager

POL - 6999 Takeda SCE; Łódź; On-site; PLN 267,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Lodz is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead process improvement initiatives and design robust operating frameworks. You will drive Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and data-driven initiatives across GF CoE towers, developing training and mentoring teams to build operational capabilities.

You will partner with senior leadership to sustain performance, resilience, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on governance and innovative digital solutions.

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 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.
• Develop training materials and provide mentoring on DMAIC and other improvement projects.
• Coach operational teams in implementing performance management initiatives.
• Take ownership of Business Continuity Planning to ensure GF CoE processes operate during disruptions.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through data and digital solutions, including AI/ML.
• Design and maintain governance frameworks, standards and operating models across global functions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt

Analytical and critical thinking

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Leadership and independent work

Business judgment and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Signavio

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior 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 a Senior 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 to build operational capabilities 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, translating Lean Six Sigma methodologies into practical business solutions. Taking ownership of Business Continuity Planning to help ensure that GF CoE processes can continue to operate effectively during business disruptions. 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 driving initiatives from concept to implementation. 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

zł267,400.00 - zł367,730.00

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.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

About Takeda

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.