Ophtapharm AG was founded in 2023 from a facility with over 40 years’ experience in the manufacturing of sterile products and is an FDA/EU-GMP certified CMO of pharmaceutical sterile products. On our plant in Hettlingen, high quality products such as sterile eye drops, eye ointments and eye gels are aseptically compounded, filled, tested and packed for worldwide markets. Are you passionate about driving transformation, optimizing performance, and shaping a culture of continuous improvement? Join us as our Operational Excellence Lead, where you will play a key role in strengthening our Operational Excellence and embedding Lean methodologies to support our strategic vision. In this pivotal role, you will lead Lean transformation initiatives aligned with company strategy, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance excellence. You will partner closely with leadership and teams across the organization to ensure that Lean is not just a toolkit but a way of working. Operational Excellence Lead (m/w) Key Responsibilities Lean Transformation Leadership Develop and execute the Lean roadmap with measurable results Facilitate kaizen, VSM, and structured problem-solving activities Promote and teach Lean principles across the organization Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Implement performance dashboards, KPIs, and tiered operations systems Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and boost productivity Benchmark and continuously enhance processes to meet regulatory and industry standards Change Management & Culture Building Act as a change agent to foster accountability and innovation Coach and mentor employees and leaders to build Lean capabilities Communicate progress and engage stakeholders across the business Strategic Lean Projects & Planning Lead high-impact improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and efficiency Ensure Lean pr