Lean Business Specialist (FTC)
Core
Implement Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to enhance operational excellence, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Role type
Lean Business Specialist (Continuous Improvement Lead)
Builds
Operational efficiency, process improvements, and a culture of continuous improvement
Domain
Manufacturing / Laboratory / Regulated Environment
Required skills
Lean methodologies (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, Standardized Work), Change management, Stakeholder engagement, Data analysis, Root cause analysis, Project management, Process improvement facilitation, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Project Management certification, Value Stream Mapping certification, PowerBI, Minitab, cGMP experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite, PowerBI, Minitab
Responsibilities
Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify process inefficiencies, Apply Lean methodologies and tools to optimize processes, Support site leadership in implementing Lean initiatives, Plan and facilitate Kaizen workshops, Drive change management and stakeholder engagement, Deliver Lean training and coaching to teams, Validate savings resulting from projects with Finance, Monitor and support improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Partake in Kanban audits
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC