About this role
Job title: Operational Excellence Leader
About the Role Operational Excellence (OpEx) Leader within the Kalamazoo Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence organization is a key individual contributor responsible for identifying, initiating, and delivering Lean Six Sigma projects that drive business results. The role strengthens the culture of continuous improvement and leads cross-functional teams to achieve measurable outcomes, partnering across Manufacturing, Quality, Laboratories, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Finance to drive efficiency and eliminate waste. Reports to the Senior Manager – Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence.
What You'll Do
- Conduct process evaluations and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Develop and manage Lean initiatives to improve system performance and efficiency.
- Monitor the effectiveness of implemented Lean processes and adjust as needed.
- Create and present reports on Lean initiatives and their impact to senior management.
- Achieve aggressive operational targets with delivery of significant financial benefit.
- Serve as a recognized expert to facilitate highly complex problem solving, value stream mapping and special data analysis as required.
- Network internally and externally to exchange learnings and ensure best practices are adopted throughout the operations.
- Coach and train site colleagues on Lean methodology.
What We're Looking For
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Minimum 5-10 years progressive work experience or equivalent in a business environment, preferably manufacturing technical/engineering or supply chain management.
- Strong understanding of Lean methodologies and principles.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
- Demonstrated training and facilitation experience preferred.
- Experience in data analysis and visualization preferred.
Physical Requirements
- The work environment includes both office and manufacturing settings.
- Approximately 75% office-based and 25% walking/standing in manufacturing areas.
- May require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing as per GMP standards.
- Potential for limited domestic and/or international travel up to 5%.
- Colleague will work in a facility that manufactures Cephalosporins and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive.