Process Expert - Pharmaceutical

Opella is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That's why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.
Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as : Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.
We are also proud to be the 1st major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands JOB PURPOSE This role reports directly to the HCMC Operational Excellence Manager of Opella.
The Process
Expert is accountable for qualifying and stabilizing production processes, developing standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulation, GMP and HSE through process optimization and data-driven decision-making. This is key position for problem solving of process/production deviation. This role is to manage upstream processes at Solid workshop KEY WORK RELATIONSHIP
Internal: Operational Excellence Manager - Direct reporting and alignment on improvement priorities. APU Manager - Coordinate on process implementation and troubleshooting. QA/QC - Ensure process compliance and resolve quality issues.
Engineering & Maintenance - Collaborate on equipment-related process improvements. Digital/Data Team - Align on KPI tracking and digitalization projects. TTI - key contact for launching projects KSOL - key contact for MSEP initiatives ME - key contact for process improvement External: Regulatory Auditors - Provide process documentation and support during audits.
Technology
Vendors - Assist in implementing process automation and digital tools.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Focus: Process optimization, cost efficiency, compliance, data and technology.
Process
Stabilization & Standardization
Develop and maintain SOPs and process standards in compliance with GMP/ HSE. Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions. Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities, propose initiatives for efficiency gains and cost reduction. Support Lean, Six Sigma, and OPS programs at the workshop level. Data Analysis & KPI Monitoring
Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and deviations. Provide insights to improve productivity and reduce variability. Project Support
Participate in new product launches, compliance upgrades, and improvement projects on behalf of production and transfer to APU. Coordinate with EM and QA team to implement the qualifications and lead the training, documentation, standardization at production to meet the user requirement and transfer to APU. Compliance & Audit
Prepare Process-related Documentation And Support Internal/external Audits. ABOUT YOU
Education: Upstream: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 2-3 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or process engineering. Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
WHY US? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are
Challengers. We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.