Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Specialist III (PPI Business System)
Core
Lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and customer experience in a manufacturing/laboratory environment using Lean and PPI methodologies.
Role type
Senior IC Operational Excellence Specialist (Continuous Improvement)
Builds
Sustainable operational improvements, process flow, and labor utilization
Domain
Life sciences/Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean/PPI methodologies, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, facilitation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Engineering/Science/Business degree, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, financial impact quantification, coaching/mentoring, regulated environment experience
Technologies
Lean tools, PPI Business System, Kaizen, standard work, visual management
Responsibilities
Lead improvement initiatives from identification to sustainment; Partner with leaders to prioritize opportunities; Use data to uncover waste and improve capacity; Facilitate Kaizen events and value stream mapping; Collaborate across functions to deliver results; Coach teams in Lean methodologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC