Executive Director for Operational Excellence and LEAN Transformation
3 days ago
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead our Operational Excellence and LEAN transformation efforts in Gentofte, Denmark. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at Novo Nordisk A/S and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence.
About the Role
As an Executive Director, you will be responsible for leading a team of 11 employees, including LEAN Project Managers, Analysts, LEAN coaches, and Partners. Your primary objective will be to drive the implementation of our cLEAN Supply System (cSS) across the site, ensuring alignment with business needs and goals.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Motivate, lead, and set direction for your team members.
- Drive cSS through LEAN leadership coaching, optimization, and strategy deployment across the site.
- Build and maintain strong collaboration with stakeholders.
- Ensure that all activities of the team are continuously aligned with business needs and goals.
- Apply a continuous improvement mindset to optimize LEAN standards, production systems, and digitalization solutions.
Requirements and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- An academic degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
- Leadership experience through direct line management and/or leading project managers, combined with LEAN implementation, SixSigma, and process improvement expertise.
- Experience with strategy deployment, leadership coaching, change management, and operational excellence.
- Knowledge of GMP is an advantage.
- Fluency in English; Danish proficiency is an advantage.
Salary Estimate
The estimated salary range for this role is between €70,000 - €110,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Why Join Us?
At Novo Nordisk A/S, we strive to create a culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and respect. Our team is ambitious, and we prioritize knowledge sharing and development feedback. We're committed to making a difference in patient care and welcome talented individuals who share our vision.
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