Operational Excellence Director
Core
Lead plant-wide Operational Excellence programs to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and drive cost savings through Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Role type
Senior IC Operational Excellence Director (Manufacturing)
Builds
Optimized manufacturing processes and value streams
Domain
Healthcare manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, value stream mapping, Kaizen event leadership, root-cause analysis, change management, financial benefit estimation, training program development
Preferred skills
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value-stream mapping
Responsibilities
Lead development of plant-wide capability in performance metrics and data interpretation; Drive visual management and data transparency; Manage and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives; Assess current processes to define future-state designs; Plan and execute Kaizen events; Act as a change agent for transformation initiatives; Estimate and track financial benefits of improvement projects; Partner with site leadership on business strategy and organizational design; Identify systemic issues and drive corrective action plans; Lead Training and Development functions; Cultivate knowledge-sharing culture; Lead CSR initiatives and external stakeholder visits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC