OPEX Manager

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Summary

Covering this role, you will be accountable for the cost reduction initiatives in Valtellina Plant (Grosotto and Sondalo), you will manage projects related to cost reductions, process improvement and new process or product development in the plant, working closely with the other project leaders and all the people involved in the activities (in Valtellina or in other Vantive sites). You’ll manage a team of  2 resources and report directly to the Plant Manager.

What you’ll be doing

• Identify opportunities and manage projects aimed at continuous improvement, cost reduction, OEE improvement
• Facilitate and support new product or process development projects, directly and in collaboration with other departments (inside and outside the Plant)
• Coordinate OMS (Operating Management System) activities within the site
• Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, in Valtellina Plant or outside the Plant (also abroad)
• Act as a leader in the management of project and activities, coordinating people and resources

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Engineering or scientific/technical disciplines
• Previous experience in project management, better if in pharma/medical industry
• Ability to analyze data and work with them
• Good communication skills and ability to act as a leader
• Ability to manage different stakeholders and negotiate activities and goals
• Fluent knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Reasonable Accommodation

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