Operational Excellence Manager

Om jobbet

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Operational Excellence Manager

Location: Uppsala, Sweden (on site)

Job description:

You will support the transformation of our Uppsala site to a mature continuous improvement / problem solving organization e.g., implementing the fundamentals, problem solving, ... through leading complex Lean & Six Sigma projects, coaching and developing all our colleagues and optimizing performance across the end-to-end value stream.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the transformation of our Uppsala site to a mature continuous improvement/problem solving organization e.g., implementing the fundamentals, problem solving, ...
• Lead and support critical complex projects and activities across site and ensure value is defined across the end-to-end value stream.
• Accelerate value leverage by using statistical approaches, embed a mindset of data driven decision making in collaboration with business and functional teams.
• Increase capability of our teams through the development and delivery of relevant training, methodologies, coaching and implementing standards.
• Drive ongoing review and definition of transformation through our strategic process; Hoshin Kanri.
• Develop and implement Operational Excellence to enhance plant operations.
• Implement Manufacturing Excellence plans and support the activities to optimize the interconnected components of a manufacturing system (e.g., plant location, personnel workflow/ergonomics, materials logistics, production process sequence, and equipment layouts
• Implement and execute methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel Manufacturing Excellence processes and policies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain and/or engineering environments within a large global organization (Pharmaceutical, Automotive, or cost-oriented company experience is an advantage)
• Strong experience using improvement methods (Lean, Six sigma, Agile, Shingo, ...)
• Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt certification required, Master Black Belt preferred.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, ...) and project management
• Professional level in Swedish & English

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

As Galderma's Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetics we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing. Here our nearly 600 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure and Sculptra.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged. We are based in modern offices and located just by the river (Fyrisån) in Uppsala only a 10 minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Next steps

We welcome your application via our company website CAREERS | Galderma. Apply as soon as possible as the selection process is ongoing.

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is an interview with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.