The Process Excellence Specialist is the Operational Excellence lead for assigned Supply Chain areas and drives structured continuous improvement projects from opportunity identification through verified sustainment. This office‑first role is based in Visp, Switzerland, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates and their families if needed. You will work primarily in the office, with flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week), and collaborate with occasional travel within the sites network and HQ.
Tasks
- Identify, prioritize and deliver Supply Chain improvement opportunities aligned with business strategy and operational goals.
- Lead end-to-end projects, including root-cause analysis, action planning, execution, governance and benefit realization.
- Define KPIs, performance baselines and targets to measure project success.
- Facilitate cross-functional initiatives across Planning, Inventory, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Finance, EHS and Digital functions.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions, remove roadblocks and ensure timely execution.
- Embed sustainable solutions through standards, SOPs, training and performance controls.
- Coach teams in Lean, continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement or a related environment.
- Advanced knowledge of Lean and structured problem-solving tools, including A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, SIPOC, FMEA, RCA and Pareto analysis.
- Strong project management, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to analyze complex operational data, identify validated root causes and implement effective countermeasures.
- Experience influencing cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
- Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication, visual management and executive reporting skills.
Benefits
- An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Competitive salary.
- Numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
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