Lean Manufacturing Specialist/ Expert

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Location:

Dupnitsa, Bulgaria, 2600

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 57004

Who we are

As a global leader in generic medicines with a strong innovative portfolio, we are all in for better health.

Teva Pharmaceuticals has been developing and producing medicines for more than 120 years. Along with our established presence in generics, we have significant research and operations supporting our growing portfolio of innovative medicines and biopharmaceutical products.

Today, our portfolio of around 3,600 products is among the largest of any pharmaceutical company in the world. Nearly 200 million people in 60 countries benefit from one of Teva's quality medicines every day. We invest in research and development of innovative medicines, generic drugs and biosimilars, carrying on the legacy of more than a century of finding new ways to help patients improve their lives. This defines our values as a company and characterizes how we do business and approach medicine.

This defines how we do business and motivates thousands of Teva employees all over the world, every single day.

Learn more at www.tevapharm.com.

In Bulgaria Teva (known as Actavis until 2020) is the largest employer in the pharmaceutical industry with near 1700 employees in the two manufacturing plants (Dupnitsa and Troyan), sales and marketing organization and in a number of global corporate functions based in our country. We believe that each and every one of us should have access to quality medicines that help manage illness, fight infection or simply support overall health. Learn more at www.teva.bg.

We are searching for qualified and motivated candidate for the role of Lean Manufacturing Specialist/ Expert , based in Dupnitsa .

The opportunity

This position is based in Dupnitsa and reports to the site OPEX Lead. It will support the site Operational Excellence Lead in delivering value by enabling productivity and efficiency improvements, interacting with all employees of the plant at every level of the organization. Also suitable for motivated candidates without experience who want to develop in a modern environment with high standards.

How you’ll spend your day

• Support and guide development and implementation of the Operational Excellence improvement(OPEX) activities across the organization

• Explore process and system development opportunities for operational efficiency

• Coordinate and support process mapping and process optimization activities

• Monitoring of introduced developments, evaluation of results

• Data collection and analysis

• Interface with project managers and teams

• Actively support and improve Idea Management System

• Provide trainings, coaching and capability building at the plant

• Demonstrate appropriate use of Lean techniques during implementation of improvement projects

• Promote a performance mindset at all site levels through Lean events, standardization and

simplification initiative.

• Act as a change agent and key influencer to enhance the Lean culture

• Visualize and communicate improvements, best practices and results across the organization

Your experience and qualifications

• University degree – preferably in science and economics

• Strong analytical skills

• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodology & tools

• OPEX and transformation knowledge will be considered as an advantage

• Experience in operational functions such as Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain will be considered as an advantage

• High integrity / values orientation

• Desire to make a change, be self-directed and persevering

• Willingness to learn and acts as a role model

• Strong communication and collaboration skills required in coordinating activities

• Fluent in Bulgarian and conversational level in English

• Excellent knowledge in MS Office

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

• Dynamic and challenging work environment in one of the world leading pharmaceutical company and the biggest pharmaceutical company in Bulgaria

• Competitive remuneration and annual bonus bound with performance

• Additional healthcare insurance and additional fixed and flexible benefits

• Option to work from home as per the company policy

• Real career development opportunity

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send us your CV in English.

Please, kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All personal data is protected by law and will be treated in confidence.

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply:Internal Career Site (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=1080030P)

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

EOE including disability/veteran