Company Description: The OSICS Network is dedicated to transforming the performance of Pharma & Biotech clients through top-tier tools and capabilities to ensure sustainable operations performance and foster organizational growth. Our services include Performance Transformation Consulting, Operational Excellence training, Recruitment for Permanent & Interim roles, and Leadership development. For one of our big pharma clients, we are recruiting a Senior Manager for Operational Excellence, for Italy (......). As a member of the Site Leadership team, the "Transformation Operational Excellence Senior manager " is a major change leader and transformation guide – mentor for the SLT. This new role is crucial for supporting the Managing Director in establishing a positive 'can-do' culture on the site. Role: Drive the holistic transformation of the organization by shaping long term efficiency strategies, identifying structural cost-reduction opportunities, evaluating workforce allocation across all departments, and embedding Lean manufacturing principles to significantly enhance RightFirstTime (RFT) performance. Establishing a continuous improvement culture across the site. Coordinating and reporting on the efficiency at site level from planning to implementation Partnering with and challenging senior leadership within the organization. Participating in the development of the site strategic performance plan and annual priorities and implement it. Candidate: - Italian native (or Native level speaker) and Excellent professional English - Previous experience of a minimum of 5 years as an Operational Excellence Snr Manager or Director. - Lean expert with deep experience of Kaizen approach and Mini-Transformation methodologies (focused on simultaneous changes to processes, governance and people mindsets & capabilities) - An active listener who is always eager to learn. - Able to relocate near the site to ensure full time presence. The ideal candidate: Expert background in applied LEAN principles and Change Management in industrial production site in any of those regulated industries: Chemical / Pharma / Food & Beverages. Over 10 years of experience in applying lean transformation approach with demonstrated successes and learning through the journey Hands on coaching and mentoring of teams on the ground Comes from companies with award winning Operational excellence deployment models Able to work collaboratively and contribute and engage positively the team.