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Friedberg, DEUPermanentFull-time

Operational Excellence Lead (m/f/d)

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The production site (PU) Friedberg is a highly automated plant producing more than 200 million units of standard solutions and infusion solutions per year.
In order to transform the complex production environment towards excellence, we are looking for a specialist in OPEX (Operational Excellence). In this position, you will be responsible for all OPEX initiatives at the site, be part of the site leadership team and report directly to plant management.

Your tasks

  • Development and implementation of the OPEX strategy "Kabi Excellence" in line with global strategic goals

  • Coordinate and execute OPEX transformation programs in line with the site's efficiency strategy

  • Identify improvements together with the technical expert teams, perform analysis and support the development of improvement roadmaps - Diagnose, design and develop tactical implementation plans (TIPs)

  • Derive motivating but challenging team objectives in line with site targets

  • Monitoring results and key performance indicators (e.g. financials)

  • Support the development of transformation skills and mindset at the site (using internal Kabi Excellence methodologies)

  • Implementation of global OPEX standards at the site. This includes responsibility for parts of the operating system, development of standards and administration of OPEX processes, e.g. maintenance of the OPEX SharePoint platform

  • Regular communication of the status of OPEX initiatives to the site teams

Your profile

  • Completed studies in a technical or economic field, e.g. natural sciences, pharmacy or comparable

  • Sound training in Lean / Six Sigma with experience in operational excellence transformation and process optimization projects, ideally with black belt level

  • Strong business understanding to combine strategic perspectives with strong project management and identify the levers for the success of the site

  • Several years of practical experience in technical operations, operational excellence, organizational development or similar functions within a production site

  • Experience in site diagnostics as well as in developing improvement roadmaps based on bottom-up transformation methodologies and practices

  • Technical expertise combined with leadership skills; proven experience in motivating teams and driving improvement

  • Experience in working with global teams and proven ability to implement cost reductions and process and organizational improvements

  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

  • Desirable: Experience in a cGMP regulated production environment

Our offer

We offer you a challenging working environment with excellent development prospects.

Your advantages with us:

  • Employer-funded pension scheme and accident insurance

  • Free employee parking spaces

  • Exclusive employee discounts

  • Modern canteen with meal allowance

  • Comprehensive occupational medical care and health services

  • In addition, numerous benefits and the security of a company bound by collective agreements

If you are a dedicated and experienced professional in the field of Operational Excellence, want to make a decisive contribution and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to take the next step in your career and apply now!

At a glance

Earliest possible start:

As from now

Job Type:

Permanent

Company:

Fresenius Kabi

Location:

Friedberg, DEU

Working condition:

Full-time

Job Function:

Manufacturing

Reference number:

R-10013018

Publishing date:

10/13/2025

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