Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Continuous Improvement Lead to drive improvement projects by working directly with all stakeholders including Operators on the plant floor. The ideal candidate will have a background in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, with experience coaching and mentoring teams to solve problems and implement process improvements. This role is a member of the Production team, collaborating cross functionally with manufacturing teams, manufacturing support teams, and site leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
⦁    Lead and manage continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing areas.  Will also plan a key leadership role in CI projects in other areas across the site.
⦁    Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and present recommendations to senior leadership
⦁    Oversight for training, introduction and optimization of lean tools and processes across the site such as 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Meeting Effectiveness, Gemba and Kaizen.
⦁    Lead value stream mapping workshop in order to identify and drive improvement projects 
⦁    Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
⦁    Develop 3-5 Year C.I. Strategic Plan in conjunction 
⦁    Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capabilities
⦁    Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization
⦁    Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement
⦁    A strong sense of prioritization and time management
⦁    Ability to prioritize work, influence team members to execute, and measure success
⦁    Overall success leads to annual P&L financial savings target and execution of plans for process improvement
⦁    Work with Operators and area leaders to implement Lean and Six Sigma tools 
⦁    Coach and train plant floor teams to improve processes
⦁    Identify and eliminate inefficiencies to drive operational excellence

Job Qualifications

⦁    Education:  B.S./B.A./M.S. or equivalent in engineering and/or related discipline.  Formal Black Belt Qualification or experience of oversight of signification continuous improvement change programs is desired.
⦁    Experience:  
⦁    6+ years related experience.
⦁    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
⦁    Certification/Licensure: 
⦁    PMP or project management experience.
⦁    Six Sigma green belt or black belt certification a plus.
⦁    Other:
⦁    Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. 
⦁    Demonstrated computer skills (data input, word processing) required.
⦁    Experience with project management software and tools such as Microsoft project, smart sheet or similar. 
⦁    Extensive experience in biotech industry in process development, process scale up, tech transfer and manufacturing.
⦁    Experience in the design, installation, and operations of GMP processes and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
⦁    Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 
⦁    Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources and contacts.  Must be able to accurately exchange accurate information in these situations.
⦁    Ability to move about the manufacturing environment, including operating within clean rooms and other controlled areas

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

⦁    The employee must be able to follow site safety procedures as they will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. 
⦁    The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $130,000 – $145,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

Competencies