Operational Excellence Lead
pPresent in Italy since ****, Takeda operates two plasma-derived medicines manufacturing sites in Rieti and Pisa, supporting patients living with rare and complex diseases.
These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors.
As a partner of the Italian National Health Service, we transform plasma into life-saving medicines as part of the "National Self-Sufficiency Programme for Blood and Blood Products."
We provide high-quality medicines worldwide, with a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
/p /brpSubject to verification of the relevant professional requirements, preference will be given to candidates belonging to the Protected Categories pursuant to Article 1 of Law ***** and/or to categories of workers who are receiving income support measures and/or are unemployed as a result of collective redundancy procedures.
/p /brpAcross Italy and worldwide, Takeda is recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, based on our commitment to career development, inclusion, learning, sustainability, wellbeing, and — most importantly — our values.
/p /brpJoin us to make a difference.
/p /brpAs bOperational Excellence Lead: /b for Takeda's Rieti and Pisa sites, you will turn strategy into measurable, sustainable results.
You will lead the Lean / Six Sigma program and Agile Operating System (AOS) roadmap, strengthen problem-solving capability, and coach cross?functional teams to deliver improvements in safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
Partnering with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Digital teams, you will help simplify processes, accelerate digital transformation, and embed a culture of continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
/p /brh3What You Will Do /h3 /brul /brliOwn and execute the Operational Excellence strategy and AOS roadmap across the Rieti and Pisa sites.
/li /brliLead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and cost.
/li /brliTranslate business priorities into a clear site strategy deployment process aligned with the PDT Business Unit.
/li /brliFacilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other structured improvement workshops, with clearly defined operational and financial outcomes.
/li /brliCoach leaders and teams in Lean methods, structured problem?solving, daily management, and continuous improvement practices.
/li /brliBuild site capability by overseeing the Six Sigma program, mentoring Yellow and Green Belts, and certifying Yellow Belt candidates.
/li /brliPartner with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Digital (DDT) teams to integrate and sustain improvement initiatives.
/li /brliAdvance digital transformation by identifying opportunities for automation, better use of data, and process optimization.
/li /brliTrack key performance indicators,
identify performance gaps, and assure implementation of effective corrective actions.
/li /brliApply Organizational Change Management principles to secure adoption and sustain project outcomes.
/li /brliEnsure every initiative meets applicable safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
/li /brliStrengthen the wider Operational Excellence community by contributing to Community of Practice activities, sharing best practices, and promoting locally active shopfloor engagement.
/li /br /ul /brh3What You Bring /h3 /brul /brliBachelor's degree in technical or scientific discipline; an MBA or relevant master's degree is an advantage.
/li /brli5–8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with a strong focus on Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement.
/li /brliLean/AOS and Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or above; experience delivering or certifying Yellow Belt training is preferred.
/li /brliDemonstrated success leading cross?functional initiatives and delivering measurable, sustained business results.
/li /brliStrong project management, analytical, facilitation, and structured problem?solving capability.
/li /brliExperience in change management and in coaching stakeholders from the shopfloor to senior leadership.
/li /brliAbility to operate effectively in a GMP?regulated environment; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
/li /brliWorking knowledge of relevant systems and tools such as SAP, MES, Minitab, and Microsoft Office.
/li /brliClear, influential communication and a collaborative leadership style suited to a multicultural environment.
/li /brliFluency in English.
/li /brliMaintain an active shopfloor presence and travel occasionally between Rieti and Pisa sites or to other Takeda locations /li /br /ul /brh3WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: /h3 /brpWe want our employees to succeed in everything they do — at work, at home, and in the community.
That is why we offer world?class benefits and access to resources designed to support our people.
/p /brh3Health Financial Benefits: /h3 /brul /brliHealthcare Insurance /li /brliEmployee Stock Purchase Plan /li /brliEmployee discount programmes for retailers, shops, and medical services /li /br /ul /brh3Learning Development: /h3 /brul /brliTraining in technical skills and professional development /li /brliJob Rotation programmes providing opportunities to work in other departments /li /brliEmployee?led groups raising awareness of Diversity,
Equity Inclusion topics and engaging with the local community /li /brliA values?based culture /li /br /ul /brh3Supporting the Individual: /h3 /brul /brliWellbeing programmes /li /brliOn?site cafeteria and bar /li /brliResources supporting mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health /li /brliParental Leave /li /br /ul /brh3NOTES: /h3 /brpBelonging to the Protected Categories under Italian Law No. ***** will be considered a preferred qualification.
/p /brh3Important Considerations: /h3 /brpAt Takeda, our patients rely on us to create high?quality products, and we are committed to providing a safe environment for our team members.
As a result, we must follow strict rules within our manufacturing facilities to ensure that product quality is not compromised and that no one is put at risk on site.
/p /brul /brliWork in a controlled environment that requires special clothing and protective garments.
/li /brliBe required to remove all makeup, jewellery, contact lenses, nail polish, and/or artificial nails while in the manufacturing environment.
/li /br /ul /brh3More About Us: /h3 /brpAt Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of innovative specialty medicines and best?in?class patient support programmes.
Takeda is a patient?focused company that will inspire you and empower you to grow through work that can change lives.
/p /brpAs a certified Global Top Employer, Takeda offers rewarding careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.
We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to creating Better Health and a Brighter Future for people around the world.
/p /brh3Empowering Our People to Shine: /h3 /brpTakeda is proud of its commitment to building a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
/p /brh3Locations: /h3 /brpITA - Rieti /p /brh3Base Salary Range: /h3 /brp€59,****** - €81,****** /p /brpThe estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
/p /brh3Benefits /h3 /brpFor information about our benefits, please click here.
/p /brh3Worker Type: /h3 /brpEmployee /p /brh3Worker Sub-Type: /h3 /brpRegular /p /brh3Time Type: /h3 /brpFull time /p #J-*****-Ljbffr
These sites focus on the production of therapies derived from immunoglobulins, albumin, and coagulation factors.
As a partner of the Italian National Health Service, we transform plasma into life-saving medicines as part of the "National Self-Sufficiency Programme for Blood and Blood Products."
We provide high-quality medicines worldwide, with a strong presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
/p /brpSubject to verification of the relevant professional requirements, preference will be given to candidates belonging to the Protected Categories pursuant to Article 1 of Law ***** and/or to categories of workers who are receiving income support measures and/or are unemployed as a result of collective redundancy procedures.
/p /brpAcross Italy and worldwide, Takeda is recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, based on our commitment to career development, inclusion, learning, sustainability, wellbeing, and — most importantly — our values.
/p /brpJoin us to make a difference.
/p /brpAs bOperational Excellence Lead: /b for Takeda's Rieti and Pisa sites, you will turn strategy into measurable, sustainable results.
You will lead the Lean / Six Sigma program and Agile Operating System (AOS) roadmap, strengthen problem-solving capability, and coach cross?functional teams to deliver improvements in safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost.
Partnering with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Digital teams, you will help simplify processes, accelerate digital transformation, and embed a culture of continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
/p /brh3What You Will Do /h3 /brul /brliOwn and execute the Operational Excellence strategy and AOS roadmap across the Rieti and Pisa sites.
/li /brliLead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and cost.
/li /brliTranslate business priorities into a clear site strategy deployment process aligned with the PDT Business Unit.
/li /brliFacilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other structured improvement workshops, with clearly defined operational and financial outcomes.
/li /brliCoach leaders and teams in Lean methods, structured problem?solving, daily management, and continuous improvement practices.
/li /brliBuild site capability by overseeing the Six Sigma program, mentoring Yellow and Green Belts, and certifying Yellow Belt candidates.
/li /brliPartner with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Digital (DDT) teams to integrate and sustain improvement initiatives.
/li /brliAdvance digital transformation by identifying opportunities for automation, better use of data, and process optimization.
/li /brliTrack key performance indicators,
identify performance gaps, and assure implementation of effective corrective actions.
/li /brliApply Organizational Change Management principles to secure adoption and sustain project outcomes.
/li /brliEnsure every initiative meets applicable safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
/li /brliStrengthen the wider Operational Excellence community by contributing to Community of Practice activities, sharing best practices, and promoting locally active shopfloor engagement.
/li /br /ul /brh3What You Bring /h3 /brul /brliBachelor's degree in technical or scientific discipline; an MBA or relevant master's degree is an advantage.
/li /brli5–8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations, with a strong focus on Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement.
/li /brliLean/AOS and Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or above; experience delivering or certifying Yellow Belt training is preferred.
/li /brliDemonstrated success leading cross?functional initiatives and delivering measurable, sustained business results.
/li /brliStrong project management, analytical, facilitation, and structured problem?solving capability.
/li /brliExperience in change management and in coaching stakeholders from the shopfloor to senior leadership.
/li /brliAbility to operate effectively in a GMP?regulated environment; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
/li /brliWorking knowledge of relevant systems and tools such as SAP, MES, Minitab, and Microsoft Office.
/li /brliClear, influential communication and a collaborative leadership style suited to a multicultural environment.
/li /brliFluency in English.
/li /brliMaintain an active shopfloor presence and travel occasionally between Rieti and Pisa sites or to other Takeda locations /li /br /ul /brh3WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: /h3 /brpWe want our employees to succeed in everything they do — at work, at home, and in the community.
That is why we offer world?class benefits and access to resources designed to support our people.
/p /brh3Health Financial Benefits: /h3 /brul /brliHealthcare Insurance /li /brliEmployee Stock Purchase Plan /li /brliEmployee discount programmes for retailers, shops, and medical services /li /br /ul /brh3Learning Development: /h3 /brul /brliTraining in technical skills and professional development /li /brliJob Rotation programmes providing opportunities to work in other departments /li /brliEmployee?led groups raising awareness of Diversity,
Equity Inclusion topics and engaging with the local community /li /brliA values?based culture /li /br /ul /brh3Supporting the Individual: /h3 /brul /brliWellbeing programmes /li /brliOn?site cafeteria and bar /li /brliResources supporting mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health /li /brliParental Leave /li /br /ul /brh3NOTES: /h3 /brpBelonging to the Protected Categories under Italian Law No. ***** will be considered a preferred qualification.
/p /brh3Important Considerations: /h3 /brpAt Takeda, our patients rely on us to create high?quality products, and we are committed to providing a safe environment for our team members.
As a result, we must follow strict rules within our manufacturing facilities to ensure that product quality is not compromised and that no one is put at risk on site.
/p /brul /brliWork in a controlled environment that requires special clothing and protective garments.
/li /brliBe required to remove all makeup, jewellery, contact lenses, nail polish, and/or artificial nails while in the manufacturing environment.
/li /br /ul /brh3More About Us: /h3 /brpAt Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of innovative specialty medicines and best?in?class patient support programmes.
Takeda is a patient?focused company that will inspire you and empower you to grow through work that can change lives.
/p /brpAs a certified Global Top Employer, Takeda offers rewarding careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.
We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to creating Better Health and a Brighter Future for people around the world.
/p /brh3Empowering Our People to Shine: /h3 /brpTakeda is proud of its commitment to building a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
/p /brh3Locations: /h3 /brpITA - Rieti /p /brh3Base Salary Range: /h3 /brp€59,****** - €81,****** /p /brpThe estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
/p /brh3Benefits /h3 /brpFor information about our benefits, please click here.
/p /brh3Worker Type: /h3 /brpEmployee /p /brh3Worker Sub-Type: /h3 /brpRegular /p /brh3Time Type: /h3 /brpFull time /p #J-*****-Ljbffr