AbdiBio Operational Excellence Executive

Abdi İbrahim, founded in 1912, has the largest product portfolio in the sector and is the largest employer in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry, with 5,500 employees. Since 2002, Abdi İbrahim has led Turkey’s pharmaceutical industry with a strong vision, and today exports to over 70 countries. Committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, the company prioritizes sustainability across all business processes, aligning its mission with societal needs. Its 2025 vision is to remain a wholly local company while becoming one of the top 100 pharmaceutical companies globally.

We are looking for an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Executive to join our team at the Biotechnological Production Facility (AbdiBio) on the Esenyurt campus.

The requirements for the successful candidate are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics) or Business Administration

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulated industries (preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar)

• Proven experience in Lean / Six Sigma–based efficiency and process optimization projects

• Green/Black Belt certification(s) preferred

• Knowledge and practical experience in GMP, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems preferred

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Job Description

• Lead Operational Excellence efforts and continuous improvement projects across AbdiBio.

• Lead and implement Lean-based continuous improvement projects (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, VSM), and manage operational and business development initiatives in line with PMI/PMP methodology, including full project documentation (Project Charter, Scope, RACI, Risk Register, Lessons Learned).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics, to analyze end-to-end processes and identify optimization opportunities.

• Establish and manage KPI-driven performance systems by defining and tracking key metrics (e.g., OEE, lead time, cycle time, cost/benefit, productivity) and conducting deviation analyses to determine improvement actions.

• Coordinate training programs to raise awareness of Operational Excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

• Conduct process cost analyses and develop projects to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

• Prepare and provide regular reports.

Applicants with suitable qualifications are kindly invited to apply through LinkedIn. All applications will be acknowledged and treated confidentially. Candidates who will be invited to job interviews will be contacted primarily via phone.