Ops Excellence Lead - Lean Six Sigma & Data-Driven Improvement

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

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