Material Change Leader

Material Change Leader

• Location: Chattanooga, TN​

About the job

Are you ready to shape the future of Consumer Health? Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Join our Operational Excellence team as Material Change Leader  where you will lead the assessment, prioritization, execution and tracking of key material performance projects under the umbrella of life cycle management, continuous improvement, and COGS optimization workstream. Material Change Leader responsibilities include E2E project management, starting from project feasibility assessment, resources evaluation, payback, changes implications, design timeline and tracking the execution.

Scope will cover Ingredients, packaging components and Supply Chain. This role interacts with and make recommendations to the site's senior leadership, as well as plant management. Material Change Leader will have direct report to KSOL.

This position is viewed as a developmental opportunity leading to a greater responsibility within the Chattanooga CHC/Opella organization.

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, 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 first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of materials development and qualification process for US CHC, from strategic tasks to operational ones like onboarding new vendors.

• Prepare and present business cases to stakeholders.

• Assess cross-functional resources and evaluate implications for projects.

• Design project timelines and ensure excellence in execution.

• Liaise with vendors to optimize the purchase portfolio through simplification and standardization.

• Anticipate supply risks and establish actions to mitigate them.

• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the total cost of ownership (TCO) throughout the materials lifecycle.

About you

• Education: BS in Engineering, Business Management or related STEM Field required. Knowledge and application of Lean/ Six Sigma Skills with proven results.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Products: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Visio, and Outlook.

• Strong coaching and facilitation skills: Capable of guiding and supporting team members effectively.

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills: Able to analyze data, write reports, and communicate clearly.

• Ability to engage and influence others: Skilled at motivating and persuading colleagues.

• Linking continuous improvement to financial impact: Understanding the financial benefits of process improvements.

• Ethical behavior and integrity: Upholding high ethical standards in all business dealings.

• Analytical and innovative mindset: Developing creative solutions and continuously seeking process improvements.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.