Director Operational Excellence
We are currently partnering with a leading global bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer looking to hire a Director Operational Excellence professional in one of their major sites in Switzerland. The role offers the opportunity to significantly plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and strategic project delivery across the Microbial Operations network, directly impacting performance, innovation, and scalability.
You will be responsible for:
- Define and execute the Operational Excellence strategy across Microbial Operations to drive performance and competitiveness
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, delivering measurable business impact across assets
- Establish and run a robust PMO framework, ensuring strong governance, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives
- Oversee the full project portfolio, ensuring clarity of scope, milestones, risks, resources, and benefits realisation
- Partner with senior leadership to enable alignment, decision-making, and execution of cross-functional priorities
- Drive governance and planning processes including OE road maps, business reviews, and business continuity planning
- Build organizational capability by coaching leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Key Requirement:
- Degree in a relevant field engineering, life sciences. Postgraduate qualification preferred
- Significant experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or project/program management in a complex environment
- Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
- Excellent project portfolio management and governance capabilities
- Its a fully onsite role
If this opportunity interests you, please apply!
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must have the right to work in Switzerland (e.g., EU citizens or valid Swiss work permit).
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