Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.
At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.
Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.
Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.
About the job:
This role is responsible for leading operational excellence initiatives through the deployment of LEAN methodologies across the organization. It involves driving strategic process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing overall efficiency and performance. By aligning cross-functional teams and leveraging data-driven insights, the position plays a key role in optimizing production systems and delivering measurable business results.
Main responsibilities:
Develop and implement LEAN strategies and continuously improve production processes.
Identify and eliminate waste in accordance with the LEAN Manufacturing philosophy.
Support teams in implementing tools such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, VSM, TPM, etc.
Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) and propose improvement actions.
Organize and conduct training sessions and workshops on LEAN methodologies.
Collaborate with other departments to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Analyze production issues and implement effective solutions.
Report results and implementation progress to company management.
Your profile:
Higher technical education (preferred fields: production engineering, production management, mechanics, automation, etc.).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within LEAN Manufacturing.
Knowledge of LEAN methodologies and process improvement tools.
Experience in leading optimization projects and implementing changes.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Proficiency in English at a level allowing fluent communication.
Knowledge of ERP systems and data analysis tools will be an additional asset.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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