Senior Ops Excellence Manager: Lean Six Sigma

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

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager in Lodz, Poland, to lead performance management and drive continuous improvement across global functions. You will design and implement key frameworks, including Business Continuity, risk management, and process documentation, using Lean Six Sigma and digital tools.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, maintaining KPIs, and leveraging data, Power BI, and AI to enhance quality and efficiency.

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 development and improvement of Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Process Improvement and Critical Thinking training.
• Develop training materials, providing post-certification mentoring on DMAIC and other improvement projects.
• Coach and support operational teams in implementing performance management initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and timeliness.
• Own Business Continuity Planning to ensure GF CoE processes operate during disruptions.
• Maintain leadership KPIs and support special projects as directed by leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through data and digital solutions, including AI/ML, driving from concept to implementation.
• Design, implement and maintain governance frameworks and operating models for sustainable performance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Signavio

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager in Lodz, Poland, to lead performance management and drive continuous improvement across global functions. You will design and implement key frameworks, including Business Continuity, risk management, and process documentation, using Lean Six Sigma and digital tools.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, maintaining KPIs, and leveraging data, Power BI, and AI to enhance quality and efficiency.