Operational Excellence Champion (f/m/d)

Takeda is seeking an Operational Excellence Champion to drive the site's Lean transformation, execute improvement projects, analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, and support Strategy Deployment.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, manufacturing sciences, quality, engineering, continuous improvement, or a similar operational role.
• Practical experience applying Lean and problem-solving tools; Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong analytical ability, including calculating financial impacts, analyzing process performance, and interpreting operational KPIs.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical process engineering principles, including heat/mass transfer, mixing, drying, compaction, and coating dynamics.
• Experience optimizing solid oral dosage processes (wet/dry granulation, roller compaction, tableting, coating) using engineering and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with equipment design, capability studies, OEE analysis, and process equipment interaction.
• Distinct knowledge of cGMP and valid regulations and authority requirements
• Experience facilitating workshops and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, including delivering presentations and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Proficiency in common digital tools (Excel, PowerPoint; Minitab or Power BI advantageous).
• Ability to work hands-on at the Gemba and coach others in a structured, constructive manner.
• Professional English required.
• German language skills preferred for shopfloor coaching.

Benefits

• Attractive and competitive salary (according to collective bargaining agreement)
• 30 vacation days
• Company pension plan
• Further education and training
• Commuting allowance
• Subsidized sports programs
• Subsidized canteen
• Employee discounts
• Long-term account with various possible uses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Deferred compensation as desired
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Supplementary nursing care insurance
• Interactive online courses for employees' children
• Parent Child Office
• Future amount