Project Manager

CK QLS are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager, to join our client based in Neuchâtel on a 12 month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and optimization of business processes across all departments, collaborating with cross-functional partners to implement enhancements and improvements, and acting as a change champion to facilitate transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in business process management and modeling, ensuring alignment with the company's Business Process Architecture.
• Identify, map, and document current business processes, analyze for inefficiencies, and redesign processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop agile and adaptable processes that can quickly respond to new opportunities or shifts in the industry landscape.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate new technologies, such as AI/ML and automation, into business processes.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of newly implemented processes.
• Lead change management to ensure that changes in business processes are accepted and effectively implemented across the organization.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations management role, with a strong focus on Business Process Management and Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong financial and business management acumen with an eye for identifying opportunities to achieve efficiencies.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving projects from inception to successful completion.
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Fluency in French and English language.

Desired:

• A master's degree (MBA or M.Sc.).
• Knowledge of manufacturing software (e.g., SAP, MES, Minitab, etc.) and Business Process Management software.
• Experience in working with Pharmaceutical cGMP, regulatory compliance, and quality systems in a manufacturing environment.

Day-to-day:

The successful candidate will work on-site with daily interactions with manufacturing teams and cross-functional departments, and will be required to gown into ISO space. Occasional travel may be required to other sites or company locations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland. Please quote job reference 111 902 in all correspondence.