Are you a strategic leader passionate about driving
efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement
? We are looking for an
Operational Excellence Senior Specialist
to lead transformational initiatives within our
technical operations.
Key Responsibilities
* :Lead the analysis and optimization of business processes across all
Alfasigm
a sites to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
* .Implement and promote
Lean methodologie
s, including
Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, SMED, Visual Management, and Spaghetti Chart analysi
s, to enhance operational performance
* .Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute process improvement projects, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives
* .Facilitate training sessions and workshops to educate teams on
Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologie
s
* .Support data-driven decision-making by monitoring key performance indicators
(KPI
s), including
* :OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness
) to measure equipment efficiency and optimize asset utilization
* .Cycle times, waste reduction, and productivity improvement
s to track operational performance
* .Lead time reduction and process variability analysi
s to enhance efficiency
* .Develop and implement best practices to standardize processes across different sites
* .Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate project outcomes and improvements to senior management
* .Act as a change agent to drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency
**.
Requirement**
* s:Bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, Business Analytics, or a related fiel
* d.Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement roles (at least 3 years
* ).Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, including VSM, 5S, SMED, Visual Management, and Spaghetti Chart analysi
* s.Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plu
* s.Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Minita
* b.Strong problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple initiatives across different location
* s.Effective communication and leadership skill
* s.Experience in multi-site operations, with a strong ability to work transversally across different teams and location
* s.Fluency in English is require
* d;Willingness to travel across Alfasigma sites as neede
**d.
Compa**
ny:Alfasigma is a global pharmaceutical company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it is headquartered (in Bologna and Milan). The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. It has offices in many countries, including Italy, the US, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and China; production sites in Italy (Pomezia, RM; Alanno, PE; Sermoneta, LT; Trezzano Rosa, MI), Spain (Tortosa, Baix Ebre), and the United States (Shreveport, Louisiana); and R&D labs in Italy (Pomezia and Bergamo). Alfasigma employs approximately 4,000 people dedicated to research, development, production, and distribution of medicinal products, contributing to its mission to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It focuses on three main therapeutic areas: Gastroenterology, Vascular, and Rheumatology. Its portfolio spans from primary care to specialty care, rare disease medications, and consumer health products, including medical foods and nutraceutica
ls.