OPEX Lead

The OPEX Lead at Siegfried in Evionnaz, CH, drives the site's Operational Excellence strategy to enhance performance while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This senior, full-time, onsite role reports to the Site Head and the Global Head of Operations Management.

The OPEX Lead at Siegfried Evionnaz is responsible for leading and implementing the site's Operational Excellence strategy and management system. This role aims to sustainably improve performance by aligning with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, as well as global OPEX standards. The position reports to the Site Head of Siegfried Evionnaz and functionally reports to the Global Head of Operations Management and Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the site's OPEX strategy in line with site and global priorities.
• Lead the translation of strategic objectives into structured improvement programs and roadmaps across the site.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the OPEX project portfolio, from idea generation to sustainability.
• Ensure structured prioritization, governance, and tracking of initiatives, including global projects.
• Define and monitor relevant KPIs linked to value drivers such as safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive KPI-based steering and performance review routines.
• 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.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset across all functions.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence in a matrix organization.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Willingness to travel once a quarter.

Nice to have

• Black Belt certification.
• German language skills.

What the company offers

• Free parking.
• Health insurance: Up to 10% discount on supplemental insurance plans through our partners.
• Generous and customizable stock purchase plan.
• Child allowance: Siegfried AG increases the statutory cantonal allowance by 10% and pays an additional CHF 100 per month.
• Individual continuing education opportunities.
• Reka vouchers: Siegfried AG offers its employees a 20% discount.
• Attractive company pension plan.
• On-site fitness classes and numerous company events.
• Access to the Swibeco employee benefits platform.
• 5 weeks of vacation and the option to buy back up to 2 weeks.

About the company

Siegfried is a global expanding company where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. The company values collective success as much as individual contributions and cultivates a culture that allows employees to flourish. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today able to ensure the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms under one roof. The company respects the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, and sustainability, and offers exciting challenges and many opportunities to showcase talents.

• We offer exciting challenges and many opportunities to showcase your talents.
• We respect the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, and sustainability.
• We cultivate a culture that allows you to flourish.
• We are a global expanding company where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment.
• We value collective success as much as your individual contributions.
• We are a fully integrated CDMO and one of the few organizations today able to ensure the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms under one roof.