Associate Director, PPI Business System
Core
Leading the implementation of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to enable profitable growth, enhance customer experience, and increase employee engagement through lean management practices.
Role type
Senior Manager of PPI Business System
Builds
Operational excellence and a problem-solving culture focused on quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Domain
Life sciences / Medical devices / Manufacturing operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategy deployment, value stream mapping, tiered daily management systems, leader standard work, Kaizen facilitation, problem-solving methodologies, standard work, error-proofing, visual management, financial acumen, data analytics, performance metrics, project management, change management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean certification, PMP certification, manufacturing/operations experience, regulated industry experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to establish and mature lean management practices, facilitate transformational change and continuous improvement, coach and develop continuous improvement capabilities in others, lead change initiatives in a matrix organization, streamline processes and eliminate waste
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC