CareerPlan

Lead, Value Stream

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead value stream operations for Specialty Formulation or Packaging Departments, ensuring efficiency, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance while driving new product introductions and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing operations lead

Builds

Optimized production schedules, new product introduction strategies, and Industry 4.0 automation models

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Packaging

Required skills

Process automation, root cause analysis, OEE improvement, new product introduction strategy, cost standard quoting, change management, risk assessment, supplier issue mitigation

Preferred skills

Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future experience, packaging facility experience

Technologies

Industry 4.0 tools, dynamic growth models

Responsibilities

Drive Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future initiatives, lead node health check meetings for OEE improvements, build strategies for New Product Introductions, assist with cost standard quoting, consult on Change Management and CAPAs, participate in risk assessments, consult on mitigation pathways for external issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC