Site OPEX Lead — Siegfried
- Location
- Zofingen
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents.
As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive.
Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment.
- Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents.
- As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive.
- Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Deployment:
- Define and deploy the site OPEX strategy aligned with site and global priorities
- What are we looking for?
- Degree in engineering, science, or related field
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Deployment:
- Define and deploy the site OPEX strategy aligned with site and global priorities
- Lead the local, cross-functional translation of strategic objectives into structured improvement programs and roadmaps. Project Portfolio & Governance:
- Manage the full lifecycle of the OPEX project portfolio (idea to sustainability)
- Ensure structured prioritization, governance, and tracking of initiatives, including global projects and initiatives Performance Management & KPIs:
- Define and monitor relevant KPIs linked to value drivers (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
- Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines Capability Building & Coaching:
- Train and coach employees and leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods
- Lead cross-functional and sustainable site capability-building and ownership of improvement practices Culture & Cross-functional Enablement:
- Foster a continuous improvement mindset across all functions
Key requirements
- What are we looking for?
- Degree in engineering, science, or related field
- At least 5 years of previous experience in chemical GMP manufacturing/operations and continuous improvement
- Track record with state-of-the-art lean production systems (TPS, IWS, WCM, etc.)
- Strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise with certification would be a plus (Black Belt preferred)
- Strong project and program management skills
- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capability
- Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills
Application process
- today and be part of building something extraordinary!
- Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents.
- With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide.
Company and context
- Ability to influence in a matrix organization Fluent in German and English Willingness to travel once a quarter Your Benefits:
- What do we offer?
- Pension Plan: Our company-sponsored pension plan is attractive and offers flexible contribution options
- Our stock purchase plan is generous and can be tailored to individual needs
- Child Allowance: Siegfried AG increases the child allowance by 10% above the cantonal statutory rate
- Reka-Geld: Siegfried AG offers employees a 20% discount
- Staff restaurant / cafeteria: Meals at preferential rates You can park at a discounted rate
- Centrally located: Close to the train station with excellent public transportation connections
- If you’re excited by the idea of joining our group , we’d love to hear from you.
- As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof.
Additional details
- Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Deployment:
- Lead the local, cross-functional translation of strategic objectives into structured improvement programs and roadmaps. Project Portfolio & Governance:
- Ensure structured prioritization, governance, and tracking of initiatives, including global projects and initiatives Performance Management & KPIs:
- Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines Capability Building & Coaching:
- Lead cross-functional and sustainable site capability-building and ownership of improvement practices Culture & Cross-functional Enablement:
- Guarantee a functional tier meeting/reporting system that allows cross functional interfaces optimization Ensure an ideation process
- Enable cross-functional collaboration and alignment on improvement priorities
- Ability to influence in a matrix organization Fluent in German and English Willingness to travel once a quarter
- Staff restaurant / cafeteria: Meals at preferential rates You can park at a discounted rate
- Apply today and be part of building something extraordinary!
Notes and original content
- Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy & Deployment:
- Lead the local, cross-functional translation of strategic objectives into structured improvement programs and roadmaps.
- Project Portfolio & Governance:
- Ensure structured prioritization, governance, and tracking of initiatives, including global projects and initiatives
- Performance Management & KPIs:
- Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines
- Capability Building & Coaching:
- Lead cross-functional and sustainable site capability-building and ownership of improvement practices
Questions about this listing
What salary does Siegfried offer for this role?
Siegfried lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Zofingen. 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 Siegfried 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 Siegfried 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 Aargau?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Aargau 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 Aargau's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Siegfried?
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