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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nOperational Excellence Lead\nAs Operational Excellence Manager at Takeda’s Bray site, you will play a key role in driving a culture of continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You will lead the site’s Lean strategy and Agile Operating System (AOS) roadmap, coach cross-functional teams, and implement impactful process improvements. Working closely with Quality, Production, and Digital teams, you will help streamline operations, increase efficiency, and ensure sustainable performance improvements - all while upholding Takeda’s high standards for safety, quality, and compliance.\nResponsibilities:\nDrive the site’s Operational Excellence (OE) strategy and AOS (Agile Operating System) roadmap.\nLead Lean and Six Sigma (Green Belt level) initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.\nFacilitate workshops (e.g. Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) to identify and implement improvement opportunities.\nCoach and develop site teams in Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices.\nCollaborate with cross-functional partners including Quality, Production, Engineering, and Digital (DD&T) to ensure alignment and integration of improvement initiatives.\nSupport digital transformation by identifying automation opportunities and data-driven process optimization.\nOversee the Six Sigma program, including mentoring Yellow/Green Belts and certifying Yellow Belt candidates.\nMonitor and report performance metrics (KPIs), identify gaps, and lead corrective actions.\nApply Organizational Change Management (OCM) principles (e3+) to drive successful implementation of improvement projects.\nSupport strategic programs like Business Process of the Future and Factory of the Future.\nEnsure all initiatives are aligned with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.\nSkills & Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline; a master’s degree (MBA or M.Sc.) is a plus.\n5-8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations with a focus on Lean, OE, or Continuous Improvement.\nLean/AOS and Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher); experience with Yellow Belt training/certification preferred.\nProven track record in leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable improvements.\nStrong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExperience in change management (ideally e3+) and coaching stakeholders at all levels.\nComfortable working in GMP-regulated environments; pharma experience is highly desirable.\nFamiliarity with tools such as SAP, MES, Minitab, and MS Office.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.\nFluent in English; strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.\nWillingness for occasional travel and active shopfloor presence.\nMore about us:\nAt Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.\nCertified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. 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