Operational Excellence and Digitalization Specialist
The Operational Excellence Technician supports the execution of Continuous Improvement (CI), Operational Excellence (OPEX), and Digitalization initiatives within the Product Supply area at ALK Spain. The role contributes to the site's performance by identifying improvement opportunities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing Lean methodologies, and delivering quantifiable economic impact (e.g., waste reduction, efficiency increase, digital workflows).
Position Purpose
The role is adecuado for someone early in their career, with a technical/engineering background, enthusiasm for continuous improvement, strong communication skills, and a desire to grow in CI and Project Management within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The position aims to transform manual/paper processes into digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence: Identify and execute CI opportunities (waste, throughput, standardization), lead problem‐solving/CI workshops, reduce scrap, increase OEE (bottleneck analysis,



downtime categorization), and optimize processes.
Data & dashboards: Collect/analyze operational data, define KPIs, ensure data integrity, build visual management and dashboards for TIER routines, document data sources and calculations.
Digitalization: Translate needs into requirements, help create dashboards/automations, support existing IT systems, and improve digital standards and data structures.
Project management: Coordinate cross‐functional tasks (Operations, Product Supply, QC, QA, Procurement), plan and track projects, manage risks/stakeholders, prepare documentation, and apply change management.
Benefits tracking: Prioritize CI pipeline, quantify financial impact, and track baselines/targets/realization.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
2–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Digitalization, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or

📌 Operational Excellence and Digitalization Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Alk Abello
📍 Madrid