Process Excellence Specialist (Supply Chain)

Location: Visp, Switzerland. Office-first hybrid role, primarily based in the office with remote work available for 20% of the time, plus collaboration and occasional travel within the sites network and headquarters. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Company

hirify.global is a global life sciences and manufacturing company with more than 30 sites across five continents, supporting the development and manufacture of medicines.

What you will do

• Identify, prioritize, and deliver Supply Chain improvement opportunities aligned with business strategy and operational goals.
• Lead end-to-end continuous improvement projects, from root-cause analysis and action planning through execution, governance, and benefit realization.
• Define KPIs, performance baselines, and targets to measure project outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives across Planning, Inventory, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Finance, EHS, and Digital functions.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions, remove roadblocks, and ensure timely execution.
• Embed sustainable solutions through standards, SOPs, training, performance controls, and coaching in Lean and structured problem-solving methods.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or a related environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean and structured problem-solving tools, including A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, SIPOC, FMEA, RCA, and Pareto analysis.
• Strong project management, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, communication, visual management, and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex operational data, validate root causes, and implement effective countermeasures.
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes, ideally in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career opportunities and a dynamic work culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace focused on collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits tailored to the Visp location.