Continuous Improvement Manager

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Bracco Imaging is one of the world's leading companies in the diagnostic imaging business. Bracco Imaging offers products and solutions for all key diagnostic imaging modalities: X-Ray Imaging (including Computed Tomography-CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine. For our Manufacturing Site based in Geneva (Plan-les-Ouates) and producing a lyophilized contrast agent exported in several countries, we are looking for a highly skilled professional as a

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (M/F)

You are responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across the entire production site. Your mission is to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You will lead cross-functional projects and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuous Improvement Leadership -
  Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence methodologies such as DMAIC and PDCA.
• Stakeholder Management -
  Collaborate with department heads and shop floor operators to identify areas for improvement and implement sustainable solutions. Collaborate and communicate with corporate functions, report project status to Corporate Continuous Improvement team.
• Project and Program Management -
  Manage site project portfolios, including Continuous Improvement programs and CAPEX projects implementations, ensuring effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Technical Expertise -
  Leverage deep expertise in pharmaceutical production processes and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) implementation, including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) tracking systems, to optimize operational performance.
• Statistical Analysis -
  Apply statistical expertise to analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions that drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Productivity Enhancement -
  Drive productivity enhancements, including cycle time reduction, OEE and yield improvement, while reducing waste and maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Cost Reduction Programs -
  Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives to optimize operational expenses, without compromising product quality or safety, and maintain the site's project list.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial environment, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector, with strong technical expertise in pharmaceutical processes and statistical analysis.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt certification is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to apply operational excellence methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable results in productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with all levels of the organization, including corporate stakeholders.
• Knowledge of strategy deployment methodologies (e.g. OKR or Hoshin Kanri) is a plus.
• Experience with MES solutions (e.g. PharmaSuite) and OEE digital applications.
• Fluent in French and English.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a well-established and successful company certified ISO with bright prospects and state-of-the-art manufacturing site and production facilities.
• A great development perspective and the opportunity to bring and utilize your know-how and expertise.
• A benefit from the support of local and corporate management in making our production site a reference for the group. You will enjoy large autonomy in the daily management of your department.

If you recognize yourself in this profile and you want to take up a new challenge, send us your complete application (cover letter & CV) through our Bracco Career website.