Professional | Permanent | Full-time | On-Site Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future. <div> <h2>What you’ll do</h2> Every day, you will take on challenges that directly impact operational excellence and site performance, such as: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor (Gemba), supporting teams to confirm processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure proper application of OPEX and GOBS standards.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lead continuous improvement initiatives (DMAIC, SMED, Kaizen, SPS), ensuring effective implementation and the delivery of sustainable savings.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Act as a facilitator and coach, building capabilities across the organization and guiding leaders and teams in the effective use of operational excellence tools.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bridge operations and strategy by ensuring alignment between the Strategic Plan, Hoshin Kanri, and key performance indicators, interacting across all areas of the site.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, cost, and performance, promoting consistency, accountability, and measurable results.</li> </ul> <h2>What you bring</h2> To succeed in this role, you combine technical expertise with leadership and influence: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Degree in Industrial, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related fields, with intermediate to advanced English proficiency.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At least 3 years of experience leading and implementing Lean methodologies in manufacturing environments.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong hands-on experience in OPEX / Lean / Six Sigma, with the ability to lead improvement projects end-to-end, from diagnosis to implementation at Gemba.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A continuous improvement mindset and results orientation, with the ability to turn opportunities into impactful projects and sustainable savings.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong communication and influencing skills, acting as a change agent and mobilizing cross-functional teams.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A proactive and resilient profile, with curiosity, drive, and courage to challenge the status quo, always committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.</li> </ul> </div><h2 style="text-align:center">______________________________________</h2> <table style="height:200.0px;width:681.0px" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img style="width:180.0px;float:right" src=""></td> <td style="padding-left:10.0px;width:400.0px"> Julio Enrique Vera Saltos, the Hiring Manager</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Opex Expert (Quito, Ecuador) @ Grünenthal GmbH

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