Head of Continuous Improvement (m/f/d)
for Regensburg, Germany
Would you like to make a valuable contribution to patients' health and take on meaningful responsibilities? We look forward to hearing from you! Aenova is a leading contract manufacturer and developer for the pharmaceutical industry, with 4,000 employees across 15 sites. Our Regensburg site specializes in high potent solids, such as cancer medicines.
Your key responsibilities
You will be responsible for enhancing the productivity of the Regensburg site by developing and executing a comprehensive medium- to long-term plan. Your focus will be on streamlining processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and driving sustainable improvements across all operational areas.
* Lead cost reduction and profitability initiatives
* Optimize product portfolio and rationalize production capacity
* Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and operational performance
* Strengthen quality and safety standards
* Enhance customer service levels
* Drive the site’s master plan for continuous improvement
* Define KPIs and implement monitoring systems to track progress and impact on P&L
* Promote lean thinking and support a culture of continuous improvement
* Collaborate with site leadership on cost-saving initiatives and organizational transformation
Your profile
* University degree or equivalent in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
* Proven experience in leading transformative operational initiatives within manufacturing or industrial environments
* Deep expertise in lean methodologies, including Voice of the Customer, process efficiency, performance management, organizational development, and behavioral change
* Strong knowledge of transformation frameworks, from preparation to continuous improvement
* Experience in designing and establishing continuous improvement structures and leveraging business intelligence tools
* Excellent project management, leadership, and coaching skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
* Fluent in German and proficient in English
Your motivation
Are you seeking new challenges in a competitive environment? Do you want to approach challenges creatively and responsibly? If you prefer a solutions-oriented "get-it-done" culture, we want to hear from you! We look forward to explaining our benefits in a personal conversation. For questions, contact Robert Richter from Human Resources at Haupt Pharma Amareg GmbH, Donaustaufer Straße 378, 93055 Regensburg.
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