Continuous Improvement Business Partner

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.

Ferring+You

As our Continuous Business Improvement Partner, you will be a key member of the Global Tech Ops Strategy & Operational Excellence team, partnering with manufacturing sites and cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize and deliver business improvement opportunities across our global network.

You will support the deployment of the Ferring Production System, drive sustainable improvements across People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (PSQDC), and help build a strong culture of continuous improvement. Acting as a trusted partner and coach, you will lead strategic improvement initiatives, strengthen operational excellence capabilities and contribute to the long-term success of our Technical Operations organization.

Your day at Ferring

• Partner with business leaders to identify strategic opportunities to improve People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (PSQDC) performance.

• Support the design and optimization of management systems, including KPIs, visual performance management and review routines.

• Assess improvement opportunities, conduct diagnostics, and define Lean and/or Six Sigma initiatives using a standardized framework.

• Monitor the deployment and maturity of the Lean Operating System across the Tech Ops network.

• Collaborate with local Operational Excellence leaders to track and support efficiency improvement programs.

• Lead cross-functional business improvement initiatives using a value stream management approach to deliver measurable business outcomes.

• Provide on-the-job coaching and capability building to strengthen continuous improvement practices across manufacturing sites.

• Track and report progress on capability development and improvement activities to the global team.

• Coach leaders and Operational Excellence teams to embed Lean leadership behaviors, daily management routines and sustainable continuous improvement practices.

• Support business improvement initiatives across multiple sites, including temporary assignments and cross-functional projects when required.

• Contribute to the development of global standards, site maturity assessments and strategic initiatives aligned with Tech Ops priorities.

• Act as a subject matter expert to advance value stream management practices across the organization.

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• 5–10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence or Supply Chain processes.

• Proven experience in project management, change management and business transformation.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and measure business impact.

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong facilitation, influencing and consensus-building capabilities across functions and organizational levels.

• Fluent English and the local language of the job location, both written and spoken.

• Self-motivated, resilient and diplomatic, with a strong results-oriented mindset.

Lean expertise (must have)

• Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience applying Lean philosophy, methodologies and tools in operational environments.

• Strong experience with Value Stream Mapping, Gemba, Process Confirmation and structured problem solving.

• Deep understanding of Lean principles and their application to optimize processes and improve operational performance.

• Practical approach with the ability to translate Lean concepts into sustainable day-to-day routines.

• Experience coaching leaders and managers on Lean tools, behaviors and continuous improvement practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with performance management systems, including KPI development and implementation.

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

• Experience supporting or leading Lean transformation programs.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and GMP requirements.

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents

• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:

Ferring Germany Production