Continuous Improvement Lead
Core
Lead operational transformation and continuous improvement projects to enhance People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (PSQDC) in an oral solid dosage manufacturing environment.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Lead (Lean Six Sigma)
Builds
Process improvements and standard work for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing (oral solid dosage forms)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, GEMBA), time and motion studies, value stream mapping, project management, data analysis and reporting, Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Visio), problem-solving
Preferred skills
Advanced problem-solving methodologies, pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, hands-on equipment experience, Yellow or Green Belt certification
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Responsibilities
Lead Operational Excellence projects to improve PSQDC results; Conduct time and motion studies, process flow and value stream mapping, and develop standard work; Lead teams in problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma projects; Collaborate with process owners to analyze and present data for process improvements; Identify continuous improvement opportunities through GEMBA walks, site metrics, and Voice of the Customer data; Assist in prioritizing and selecting projects that leverage Lean Six Sigma tools; Coach and mentor Lean Six Sigma Project Leaders to complete projects on time
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC