Operational Excellence Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate continuous improvement projects, optimize production workflows, and lead initiatives to increase productivity and operational efficiency in a pharmaceutical industrial environment. Key Highlights: 1. Working in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on health and well-being 2. Leading continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives 3. Serving as a technical reference for operational excellence tools Have you ever considered working for a company that, through its products, promotes the health and well-being of its customers—and has been operating in the market for over 70 years? Then join us at Globo Pharma! **Responsibilities and Duties** * Coordinate continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA); * Map, analyze, and optimize production workflows (VSM, flowcharts, time-and-motion studies); * Lead initiatives to increase productivity, operational efficiency, and reduce industrial costs; * Ensure process standardization through review and implementation of procedures, work instructions, and best operational practices; * Serve as a technical reference for operational excellence tools across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, and Supply departments; * Coordinate root cause analyses (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA) and structured action plans. * Conduct visual management routines, define and monitor industrial KPIs (OEE, productivity, yield, losses, deviations, lead time, internal OTIF); * Provide technical support for deviation investigations, CAPAs, and systemic process improvements, interfacing with Quality Assurance; * Lead workshops, Kaizen events, and training on Lean culture and continuous improvement; * Support technology transfer projects, new product introductions, and process changes from an operational efficiency and robustness perspective; * Ensure continuous improvement initiatives comply with GMP, validations, change control, and regulatory requirements; * Develop and monitor Operational Excellence maturity plans for the plant. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Production, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), Pharmacy, or related fields; * Experience in a pharmaceutical industrial environment. Solid knowledge of: * Lean Manufacturing; * Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt certification preferred); * Root cause analysis tools; * Process mapping; * Industrial performance indicators; * Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); * Experience in project management; * Familiarity with quality management systems, CAPA, and change control. **Additional Information** Benefits: * On-site meals * Health/Dental insurance * Meal allowance * Chartered transportation * On-site parking * Life insurance Born in Minas Gerais and proudly Brazilian, Globo Pharma has been passionately dedicated to the health of Brazilians since 1954\. We are located on a site exceeding 41,000 m² in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte and possess excellent infrastructure and highly qualified professionals committed to delivering high-quality medicines to all Brazilians—from north to south of the country. We build transparent and trustworthy relationships with our customers and partners, and strive to remain close to our consumers. Therefore, we invest daily to sustain our excellence level—refining our processes and operations, expanding our portfolio, and strengthening our distribution network. Today, we count on more than 500 dedicated employees who work tirelessly to ensure all Brazilians have access to quality healthcare. Our motto is accessibility. Our tradition is caring for you.