Operational Excellence Leader

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, BioDevices, Manufacturing, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and have 10-15 years of progressive work experience, preferably in manufacturing, technical/engineering, or supply chain management. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience in driving Lean Six Sigma project execution and strong verbal and written communication skills with broad facilitation experience are essential. Technical skills include being a credible change agent, the ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, coaching and mentoring abilities, solid business/financial and project management skills, and proven ability to work on cross-functional and multi-cultural teams. Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally is also required.

Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Leader will strengthen the culture of continuous improvement and accelerate business results by leading cross-functional teams in the application of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies. Responsibilities include supporting the development of OpEx master plans, driving monthly platform OpEx meetings, and coaching site OpEx leaders. The role involves designing and delivering capability-building programs, driving continuous improvement, and deploying Lean Six Sigma principles across multiple business units. This includes initiating sustainable business improvement programs, leading teams through Lean Six Sigma projects, achieving operational targets with financial benefits, facilitating complex problem-solving, and mentoring OpEx leaders and trainees. The leader will also network internally and externally to adopt best practices and lead Operational Excellence programs for technology platforms.