Head Of Operational Excellence - Parma Site

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

The Head of Operational Excellence - Parma Site drives operational excellence by streamlining site processes, maximizing productivity, and minimizing inefficiencies. Champions team performance through proactive leadership, strategic guidance, and continuous alignment with global objectives, fostering impactful cross‑functional collaboration.

You will be responsible for

• Lead operational excellence initiatives within the plant to improve efficiency, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Implement Lean and other continuous improvement methodologies at the site level.
• Monitor and analyze plant performance metrics, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment with global standards.
• Drive waste reduction and productivity improvement projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable results.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and adoption of new technologies at the plant.
• Facilitate training and coaching for plant teams to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Report progress and outcomes to the Director of Operational Excellence and contribute to strategic planning.

You will need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement roles.
• Proven track record in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Leadership to manage collaborators.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a data‑driven mindset.
• Fluent in English.

We would prefer for you to have

Additional languages are a plus.

Location

Parma, Italy

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top‑class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work‑life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

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