The PositionEnable & inspire the site to "live cLEAN®" by implementing & driving continuous improvement (CI) mindset throughout the site. Provide cLEAN® tools, training & expertise; lead CI projects & initiatives and develop a culture of daily CI by coaching and leading shopfloor personnel and department leadership.
RelationshipsReports to Senior Manager.
Essential Functions- Provide formal cLEAN® training site-wide to employees, managers & project leaders/team members through teaching, coaching, supporting & continuous feedback
- Develop, manage and lead complex cross-functional cLEAN® CI projects/initiatives for the site, to include assisting all levels of site leadership to develop CI plans identifying, prioritizing & initiating CI activities and ensure follow-through on CI initiative
- Create Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of site-wide improvements and processes
- Develop, lead and/or facilitate CI kaizen workshops, problem solving workshops, failure investigations; assist in developing facilitation skills of others
- Partner across the NNPILP sites to share best practices, success stories and ideas as appropriate
- Apply various lean methodologies to achieve significant, measurable improvement in business, support & production processes
- Provide expertise to site in a variety of other areas (as appropriate): statistical & data analysis, MS Office products, project management, change management, etc
- Own the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) operating rhythm: prepare agendas, decision materials and pre-reads; plan & facilitate SLT meetings and offsites; capture decisions, actions and owners; and drive disciplined follow-up so priorities move from discussion to execution
- Strengthen SLT effectiveness by acting as a trusted strategy partner to the Site Head and leadership team: coach leaders on ways of working, improve decision quality and meeting discipline, support leadership team development and embed digital / AI tools to reduce manual work, improve visibility and accelerate execution
- Lead the implementation of site strategies by coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and implementing new processes that enhance strategy execution
- Serve as a key internal partner and facilitator, helping teams navigate cross-functional dependencies, resolve barriers, improve communication and maintain execution momentum
- Support organizational decision-making by providing executive leadership with clear program visibility, dashboards, reporting, risk assessments and progress updates
- Provides coaching and consulting to leaders and their teams on strategy development, organization assessment, process improvement, employee engagement and culture integration
- Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other duties as assigned
Physical RequirementsMay move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, statistics, business or related field from an accredited university with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain and/or process improvement required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- In lieu of BS degree with eight (8) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in engineering, science, statistics, business or related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain and/or process improvement required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- In lieu of BS degree with eight (8) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality assurance, engineering, supply chain and/or process improvement required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical or related industry required
- Certification & demonstrated experience/results as cLEAN® 3-Star and/or Six Sigma Black Belt required
- Demonstrated competency (knowledge) in 8 Wastes, SMED, H.O.C., Pull Systems, Takt Time, LEAN Layout, Standardized Work, & 5S required
- Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results required
- Revising complex, cross functional projects required
- Proven leadership skills required
Preferred Qualifications- Master's Degree in engineering, science, statistics, business or related field from an accredited university preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in Six Sigma, cLEAN® & Change Management. Demonstrated coaching, communication, change management & leadership skills preferred
- Strong computer skills, including experience in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, statistical analysis software or related software packages preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, agility, credibility & change management skills preferred
