Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

Drive the roll-out of the selected SBS 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 SBS 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 SBS community. Continuously broaden SBS program reach and activities until SBS is fully embedded in the organization´s 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

What

you’ll

bring to the role:

Bachelor/Master of engineering / chemical engineering / industrial engineering are preferable English (fluency required), German is an advantage Extensive experience implementing OpEx programs Experience leading Total Productive Maintenance (AM, PM, FI, etc). Work experience in FMCG and/or Pharmaceutical industry is desired. 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 Able to manage, 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. Building effective cross-functional teams to enable performance

You’ll

receive:

Sandoz has an employee-first approach and that’s why your personal growth is so important to us. You will have access to Coursera and other learning platforms with more than 200,000 learning videos and 5000+ courses.



In addition to the various learning opportunities, we offer company benefits, such as :


30 days of annual leave Holiday allowance Additional rewards for special occasions ( e.g. service length awards , marriage celebration , etc.) Company pension schemes and capital formation benefits Parental leave Other offerings , such as bike leasing

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are t he backbone of the global medicines industry . Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of a lmost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more !



With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships , we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicine s, sustainably.



Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talent ed and ambitious colleagues , w ho , in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment w ith impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!



The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.



Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.



The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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