Operational Excellence Manager
Date: Jan 27, 2026
Location:
Edison, United States, New Jersey, 08817
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 65916
Who we are
We're Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it's innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we're dedicated to addressing patients' needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
The opportunity
Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for driving change by implementation of the global Teva Production System standards and coaching local management and team members to achieve a step change in the performance of the site in terms of quality, service and cost competitiveness while engaging and empowering the site employees.
How you'll spend your day
Essential Duties / Functions:
Manage a team that will help lead the change at the site
Site responsibility for OPEX transformation and embedding global standards
Learn from global team, adapt to site
Build capabilities at site
Stakeholder management and coaching
Develop site rollout plan post involvement of global transformation team
Bring structure and knowledge of methodology to guarantee rigor
Help site management with the setting of ambitious targets
Provide deep lean expertise
Coach, train and facilitate line management and change agents
Ensuring local project follow up, regular feedback to central team, rising the flags, proposing the project plan changes
Implementing the Production System KPIs and reporting the progress of the site implementation
Follows Teva Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned or required by business needs
Your experience and qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Education Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree preferred in Pharmacy, Engineering or Chemistry
Experience Required:
Minimum five (5) year experience in Lean tools process improvement (lean, six sigma) preferably in pharmaceutical or other FDA-regulated manufacturing facility.
Experience as a team leader in a Lean environment, or several functions (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain is an advantage).
Project management experience and excellent time management skills
Preferable bilingual (Spanish/English)
Specialized or Technical Requirements:
Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Project Management or Supply Chain certification
High energy and enthusiasm to lead conflict resolution and team building
Understands dynamics and culture of the company and the site
Challenges status quo to perform at level that is higher than comfortable
Self-directed, stable and perseverant
Willingness to learn
Physical Demand Requirements:
Use to sit, stand and walk to perform the job responsibilities
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in specific areas
Use to work with computer for a long period of time
Limited physical demands; no heavy lifting required
Compensation Data
The annual starting salary for this position is between $76,000 - $96,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
How We'll Take Care of You?
At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you'll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.?
When it comes to your career, you'll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you'll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way.?
Already Working @TEVA?
If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply:Internal Career Site (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=1080030P)
The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.
Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws. ??
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. Request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to disabilityassistance@tevapharm.com with the nature of your request and your contact information. Only inquiries concerning a request for a reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.??
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