Senior CI Specialist — CSL Behring
CHF 94'500 - 143'000
CSL Behring · Bern (BE)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 25 days ago
SalaryCHF 94'500 - 143'000
Role overview
Senior CI Specialist – Value Stream Bulk Position Purpose
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and transforming performance through Continuous Improvement?
- Senior CI Specialist – Value Stream Bulk Position Purpose
- Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and transforming performance through Continuous Improvement?
- Direct Reports: None (functional leadership and coaching responsibilities) Key Responsibilities
- Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent experience in a GMP-regulated environment may be considered.
Main responsibilities
- Direct Reports: None (functional leadership and coaching responsibilities) Key Responsibilities
- Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the CSL Operating System (COS) within Value Stream Bulk.
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities to strengthen compliance, quality, efficiency, delivery performance, and process reliability.
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, structured problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional improvement projects. Performance Management & COS Reporting
- Drive KPI governance and performance management through COS-based reporting, dashboarding, visual management, and performance review routines.
- Conduct trend analyses and translate performance insights into prioritized improvement actions.
- Ensure transparency, standardization, and data integrity of performance reporting in alignment with CSL standards and business objectives.
- Drive process optimization, standardization, and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing and supporting functions.
- Coach leaders and employees in Lean Thinking, Operational Excellence principles, Visual Management, and structured problem solving.
Key requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent experience in a GMP-regulated environment may be considered.
- Lean/Kaizen and Six Sigma certification preferred. Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Quality.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and delivering measurable business results.
- Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments. Competencies
- Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, performance management, and structured problem-so
What the company offers
- Develop, manage, and execute the CI roadmap and portfolio, including project identification, business case development, prioritization, milestone planning, benefit tracking, and reporting.
- Monitor and communicate the impact of improvement initiatives through KPI improvement and benefit realization tracking. Process Optimization & Change Leadership
Company and context
- As Senior CI Specialist , you will play a key role in shaping the future performance of Value Stream Bulk by advancing the CSL Operating System (COS) , driving a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Partnering closely with leaders and cross-functional teams, you will identify improvement opportunities, lead impactful initiatives, and translate strategic objectives into tangible business results.
- From shopfloor execution to performance management and digital transformation, you will help strengthen compliance, quality, safety, delivery, efficiency, and operational reliability.
- As a trusted Continuous Improvement expert, you will empower teams, challenge the status quo, and deliver sustainable improvements that enhance both business performance and patient supply.
- Through your leadership, coaching, and hands-on approach, you will contribute to building a high-performing organization focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Reporting Relationships
- Reports to: Senior Director, Head Value Stream Bulk
- Key Interfaces: Manufacturing, QA, QC, Planning, Engineering, Training, Supply Chain, Operational Service, Global Operational Excellence
- Functional Role: CI and COS Subject Matter Expert for Value Stream Bulk
Additional details
- Senior CI Specialist – Value Stream Bulk
- Through your leadership, coaching, and hands-on approach, you will contribute to building a high-performing organization focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Reporting Relationships
- Direct Reports: None (functional leadership and coaching responsibilities) Key Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, structured problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional improvement projects. Performance Management & COS Reporting
- Monitor and communicate the impact of improvement initiatives through KPI improvement and benefit realization tracking. Process Optimization & Change Leadership Qualifications Education
- Lean/Kaizen and Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Notes and original content
- Position Purpose
- Through your leadership, coaching, and hands-on approach, you will contribute to building a high-performing organization focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Reporting Relationships
- Direct Reports: None (functional leadership and coaching responsibilities)
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, structured problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional improvement projects.
- Performance Management & COS Reporting
- Monitor and communicate the impact of improvement initiatives through KPI improvement and benefit realization tracking.
- Process Optimization & Change Leadership
- Qualifications Education
Questions about this listing
What salary does CSL Behring offer for this role?
CSL Behring lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CSL Behring offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with CSL Behring during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at CSL Behring?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to CSL Behring's original listing at csl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
