Sever Pharma Solutions is an innovative contract developer and manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It offers customers bespoke solutions through an extensive knowledge and unique manufacturing capabilities. The expertise and capabilities lie in developing and manufacturing both solid and polymer-based dosage forms. Its solid dosage portfolio includes products such as immediate-release film and non-coated tablets, along with controlled-release tablets and granules. Meanwhile it pioneers in polymer-based dosage forms with products such as vaginal rings, implants, and intrauterine systems. Currently Sever Pharma Solutions is expanding sales, staff, facilities, and its wider product portfolio. Focusing on high potent development and production, within the area of controlled release, the company has invested heavily in buildings and equipment with the aim of supporting growth and widening its core capabilities. The business is part of Sever Life Sciences which focuses on the development and commercialisation of niche hospital, and orphan products to respond to unmet medical needs and is present in 17 countries. Would you like to be part of an incredible growth journey where you will have great influence, a wide exposure internally and with considerable room for improvements? We are now looking for an Operational Excellence Manager who would like to join our team. We offer an inspiring and challenging workplace with good career opportunities. About the position As Operational Excellence Manager you will play a key role in creating and driving a company culture that strives for operational excellence through continuous improvement. You will collaborate with the management team and other stakeholders to identify high impact improvement projects that will drive efficiency and cost savings across the organization. You will be part of the Operational Excellence team in developing and delivering manufacturing excellence project/methods/activities. You will report directly to the Head of Operational Excellence. The position will include both operational and strategic responsibilities such as: - Build companywide capability by training and coaching teams in the use of LEAN methodologies, such as continuous improvement, 5S, standardization, visual management and more. - Identify and prioritize high impact improvement projects through analysis of business processes, operational metrics, and other channels. - Lead improvement projects and review performance against set targets. - Lead change and support managers during the transformation process. - Create value stream maps, process maps and documentation for existing and future processes. - Primarily workplace will be at our production site in Malmö. Qualifications We are looking for an experienced professional with a solid track record from executing projects, implementing change and with experience from manufacturing, preferably from a company being in the forefront of LEAN Production. Experience from pharmaceutical- or medical device industry will be considered a merit. The position requires a professional candidate with the willingness to learn, right attitude and a pragmatic approach. This is your preferred background: - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science/Engineering. - Experience from TPS, LEAN and/or Six Sigma is needed. - Demonstrated project management skills. - Demonstrated experience of driving operational cultural change. - Comfortable with learning new systems and operating within those systems. - Experience as line manager is an advantage. - Experience from GMP/GLP is considered a strong merit. - Excellence skills in Swedish and English language. - It is important for us that you share Sever Pharma Solutions’ three core values: - Making a difference - Close to the customer - Best workplace Your profile We are looking for an energetic and inspiring person with the following profile: - High commitment - can motivate and inspire others to perform at the highest standards, without being their manager. - Having the courage to question existing ways of working. - Analytical mindset. - Feel at ease, being in the centre. Why Sever Pharma Solutions? You will have the chance to be part of an incredible growth journey, with fantastic products having a positive impact on human health. This is an opportunity to work in a role with a large responsibility, but also freedom to operate and implement your ideas. You will develop relations with a majority of the company, at all levels, and the potential for improvements is considerable. Last but not least, you will work together with a much-appreciated manager! Information and application For more information about this job-opening, please contact recruitment consultant Tobias Lorentzon at TOBLOR Consulting, phone: +46 735 11 10 60. You apply for this position through TOBLOR’s career site, https://career.toblor.se/, by uploading your CV and personal letter. For more information about Sever, please visit: www.severpharmasolutions.com/. We are looking forward to seeing your application!