Join a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites. Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we areIn it for life. You will be responsible to: + Implement productivity actions and define priorities within your own work to achieve the proposed goals; + Lead, manage, and train the teams that will take part in Continuous Improvement Initiatives, problem-solving groups, and risk assessment teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing; + Support the development of the Operational Excellence Training Program, facilitating and delivering training sessions to the team, ensuring the content is applicable and easily understood; + Drive a continuous improvement process within the plant that is visible and transparent for all, using indicators, working methods, visual management, and other appropriate communication tools; + Ensure the constant reduction of time and costs in all Manufacturing activities, focusing on operational efficiency and waste elimination; + Ensure that all operational staff are adequately trained according to the Operational Excellence training procedures in place; + Ensure that all assigned tasks are planned and delivered on time, with a focus on safety, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness; + Make quality and timely decisions within the tasks under your responsibility; + Gather relevant data to inform decision-makers about complex issues, supporting objective and accurate problem-solving; + Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP and HSE guidelines, ensuring that Hovione's policies, systems, and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs, etc.) are rigorously followed. We are looking to recruit a Candidate: + University degree or equivalent in a field of Science, Engineering, or similar scientific area; + Lean and Six Sigma training; + Experience in related industries, preferably in the application of cGMP´s, ICH/CFR, ISO norms, and Industrial Safety guidelines; + Strong knowledge of Quality, cGMP´s, ICH/CFR, ISO norms, and Industrial Safety; + Ability to apply statistical tools for data analysis and problem-solving; + Fluency in English is required; + Proficient in MS Office and related operational systems; + Proven experience in conducting tasks according to established rules and procedures, with a focus on adaptability and continuous improvement; + Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, with a pragmatic approach to overcoming obstacles and implementing effective solutions; + Communication and leadership skills to influence and motivate teams, promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence; + Interest in developing Power BI dashboards. Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity. Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral. (https://en-careers-hovione.icims.com/jobs/10844/operational-excellence-specialist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834418400) Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date1 week ago(2025/4/3 20:00) ID2025-10844 # of Openings1 Job LocationsPT-Loures Job FamilyPRODUCTION