Site OpEx Head

Job Description Summary

Implement and drive continuous improvement across a dedicated Sandoz operations site through the chosen SWS (Sandoz Working System internal operational excellence (OpEx) program) methodology focused on zero losses and 100 employee engagement mindset. The main purpose of this role is to drive the roll out of the new SWS methodology collaborate with other key stakeholders and pilot lead sites to ensure standardization and sustainable longterm growth through the SWS principles in alignment with site and companys strategic needs and Sandoz pioneering culture. Ensuring the program implementation results in longterm success and thus stronger production performance.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Drive the rollout of the selected SWS continuous improvement methodology across the dedicated production site starting with pilot line and continuing implementation throughout the site focusing on clear KPIs being cascaded through organizational levels visualization at the production line creation of standard work procedures integration with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and more in general pursuing zero losses in production processes and high employee engagement.
• Be an inclusive leader and a change champion a role model for site management in the ability to coach at the shop floor to get solutions generated and owned by shop floor employees
• Collaborate with global teams as well as other (pilot) lead sites to foster exchange and ensure best in class implementation.
• Develop and drive an OpEx and SWS capability building strategy across the site by providing training mentoring and coaching to leaders and associates. This will include Loss analysis DMAIC Green/Black Belt training as well as the training of Lean tools through Kaizen. Develop and implement a train the trainer capability building approach on site.
• Share and leverage best practices / expertise in the OpEx community.
• Continuously broaden OpEx program reach and activities until SWS is fully embedded in the organizations processes and culture.
• Ensure Sandoz pioneering culture is lived creating an inclusive work environment where every employee feels heard seen and respected enabling them to drive innovation and performance

Key performance indicators:

• Total OpEx Savings and measurable results in OpEx KPIs OAE TpT BRFT cost yield inventory ...
• OpEx pipeline
• Pilot Completion
• People capability building plans achievement
• On Time Certification

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor/Master of engineering / chemical engineering / industrial engineering are preferable

Work Experience:

• Extensive experience implementing OpEx programs
• Experience leading Total Productive Maintenance (AM PM FI etc).
• Work experience in FMCG and/or Pharmaceutical industry is desired.

Specific experience required:

• Successful track record for implementation of OpEx program at complex sites successfully in terms of working capital improvement extensive efficiency improvement and structural savings generation
• Experience with either IWS (Integrated Work Systems) Danaher Business System (DBS) or Toyota Production System (TPS) required
• Result and solution orientation; relentless focus on
• Able tomanage influence and lead in all directions (up down across)
• Seek and offer collaboration within and outside teams
• Effectively communicate providing clarity of expectations and reasons behind decisions/actions.
• Coaching and training skills
• Question the status quo to simplify and / or improve ways of working
• Empowering and supporting others
• Engaging others in a shared purpose and shift in mindset
• Building effective crossfunctional teams to enable performance

Languages :

• English fluency required) local site language is an advantage

Why Sandoz

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz a leader in this sector provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100 countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities production sites new acquisitions and partnerships we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to lowcost highquality medicines sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful flexiblehybrid careers where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

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Skills Desired

Assembly Language Biotechnology Change Management Chemistry Continual Improvement Process Cost Reduction Finance General Hse Knowledge Incentive Program Installations (Computer Programs) Knowledge Of Gmp Leadership Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Process Manufacturing Production Operational Excellence Productivity Purchase Six Sigma