Global OE Specialist - Lean; f​/m​/d

To further strengthen our global Operational Excellence team, we are seeking a hands‑on and pragmatic Global OE Specialist - Lean. In this key global role, you will act as a subject‑matter expert and authority for Lean systems and flow excellence, driving measurable and sustainable improvements in flow, throughput, lead time, and productivity across production and transactional environments worldwide.

• Lead and/or support high‑impact Lean initiatives across sites and functions (manufacturing, supply chain, quality interfaces, and transactional processes)
• Own, deploy, and continuously improve Lean systems and standards (e.g. Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, SMED, Visual Management, TPM foundations) within the global OE operating model
• Drive end‑to‑end value‑stream optimization to improve flow, increase throughput, and reduce lead time from demand to delivery
• Enable systematic identification and elimination of losses and waste in direct and indirect processes, including bottleneck analysis and flow‑based optimization
• Ensure Lean initiatives translate into robust problem‑solving actions, standardization, and sustainable control mechanisms
• Provide hands‑on on‑site and remote support for continuous improvement events, value‑stream transformations, and stabilization phases
• Build Lean capability by coaching site leadership, OE Business Partners, and OE Champions in Lean leadership behaviors and practical application of Lean methods
• Contribute to the OE Academy through development and delivery of Lean trainings, role‑based curricula, and sharing of best practices across the global OE community
• Support OE governance and portfolio execution through maturity assessments, standard adherence, clear baselining, and tracking of sustainable benefits
• Collaborate closely with other Global OE Specialists to integrate approaches and ensure a coherent, non‑fragmented OE system

• University degree in chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical or natural sciences, or a related field
• At least 5 years professional experience in Lean deployment, operational excellence, and/or continuous improvement roles, ideally in CDMO/CMO, chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Professional experience in GMP regulated environments is a advantage
• Proven track record leading value‑stream transformations and delivering measurable improvements in flow, lead time, and productivity
• Lean certification preferred (e.g. Lean Leader, Lean Expert, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with strong Lean focus). Exposure to Master Black Belt concepts is a plus
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder‑management skills across cultures and seniority levels
• Ability to translate Lean standards into practical application and enable adoption at scale
• Excellent written and spoken English (C1) and German (C1) is mandatory
• Willingness to travel approx. 10–30% for global coordination, training delivery, and site support

Would you like to drive operational excellence with us?

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal. Learn more about the Bachem Group and our working environment at the Bubendorf site on our website.