Strategic Operational Excellence Leader

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

Job summary

Takeda SCE in Lodz, Poland, is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to 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.

Accelerate value by leading Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and Process Improvement training across GF CoE towers, mentoring post-certification projects, and translating methodologies

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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Signavio

Job description

Takeda SCE in Lodz, Poland, is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to 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.

Accelerate value by leading Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and Process Improvement training across GF CoE towers, mentoring post-certification projects, and translating methodologies