Head of Continuous Improvement (f/m/d)

for the site Regensburg, Germany

Would you like to make a valuable contribution to the health of patients? And do something really meaningful on your own responsibility? Then we look forward to hearing from you! Excellence beyond manufacturing - that's what we stand for as Aenova, one of the world's leading contract manufacturers and developers for the pharmaceutical industry with 4,000 employees at 15 sites. Our site in Regensburg is a competence center for high potent solids, e.g. cancer medicines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading a small but highly specialized team of two Continuous Improvement (CI) Managers
• Drive the site’s master plan for continuous improvement based on KPI status and achievements
• Planning, leading, coordinating improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods to achieve the objectives
• Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement and operational performance
• Creating, maintaining, and further developing reports and dashboards relevant to continuous improvement
• Providing support to other departments in analyzing, optimizing, and standardizing processes
• Building and maintaining a continuous Improvement culture that promotes proactiveness and collaboration
• Coaching and enabling all employees in Lean methods
• Strengthening quality and safety standards
• Promote continuous improvement mindset and support the organizational transformation

Your profile

• University degree or equivalent in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Proven track record in leading transformative operational initiatives within a manufacturing environment, preferred GMP environment
• In-depth expertise in lean methodologies, including Voice of the Customer, process efficiency, performance management, organizational development, and behavioral change
• Strong knowledge of transformation frameworks, including preparation, diagnostics, future state design, tactical implementation planning, execution, and continuous improvement
• Experienced in designing and establishing continuous improvement (CI) structures and leveraging business intelligence tools
• Excellent project management, team leadership, and coaching skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Fluent in German and proficient in English

Your motivation

Are you looking for new challenges in a highly competitive environment? And you want to tackle them creatively and on your own responsibility? Do you prefer a "get-it-done" culture and think in terms of solutions rather than problems? What are you waiting for? We would be happy to explain our corporate benefits in a personal conversation!

If you have any questions, I - Melanie Rümmele / Human Resources - will be happy to help you:

Haupt Pharma Amareg GmbH

• Member of the Aenova Group
• Donaustaufer Straße 378
• 93055 Regensburg, Germany