Manager Operational Excellence
Core
Lead continuous improvement programs and operational excellence initiatives to strengthen business strategies and improve operational performance.
Role type
Manager, Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)
Builds
Continuous improvement programs, procedural documentation, and operational performance solutions.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and operations
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, project governance, statistical analysis, change management, cross-functional leadership, data visualization, process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma/Lean), resource planning, audit readiness, team coaching
Preferred skills
Master's degree, pharmaceutical industry experience, supervisory management experience, investigation and compliance procedures, advanced Lean tools
Technologies
Six Sigma, Lean, IMEx (Integrated Manufacturing Excellence), statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead/co-lead projects and manage resource requirements; Liaise with stakeholders to define and implement performance measures; Deliver continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean; Lead analysis of improvement programs; Develop and execute IMEx implementation; Facilitate cross-functional project modeling and resourcing; Lead a team in developing procedural documentation for clinical, medical, safety, and regulatory processes; Coach and facilitate project teams to solve problems and implement solutions; Ensure procedural documentation adheres to internal standards for audit readiness; Support internal and external audits; Enhance colleague capabilities through Yellow Belt training.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership with team management