Operational Excellence Manager

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical force, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,300 employees.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our partners, customers, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We've always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest - we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow - with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life

**Job Summary**:
The Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for leading and implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within the API Manufacturing Plants. This role, reporting to the Head of Group Operational Excellence and partnering with the Head of the Chemical Division, aims to improve process efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance product quality, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Leadership and Planning**: support the development and execute strategic plans to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the plant. Align operational excellence initiatives with the plant's overall strategic goals.

**Process Improvement**: Identify and implement process improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

**Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement**: Analyze operational processes to identify cost-saving opportunities, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.

**Quality and Compliance**: Ensure all operational excellence initiatives comply with regulatory standards and quality requirements. Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to integrate quality improvements into process enhancements.

**Training and Development**: Lead, train, and mentor staff on operational excellence principles and techniques. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization.

**Performance Monitoring**: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of operational excellence initiatives. Report on progress to senior management and adjust strategies as necessary.

**Cross-functional collaboration**:Work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Production, and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

**Change Management**: Lead change management initiatives, ensuring that changes are smoothly and successfully implemented to achieve lasting benefits.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement roles, ideally within the pharmaceutical or API manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven track record of implementing successful process improvement projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- _ Working Conditions:_
- The position may require occasional travel to other facilities or training locations.
- Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours as needed to support plant operations.

At Recordati we believe in people Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.