Site Lean Leader
Core
Strategic Lean Leader driving Lean & Heartbeat deployment, continuous improvement, and operational consistency across a pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
Role type
Senior IC Lean Operations Leader
Builds
Manufacturing site operational performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes
Domain
Pharmaceutical Diagnostics / Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: This is a manufacturing role, so 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for physical operations, but strictly speaking, it's 'production ML models' is wrong. Let's re-evaluate based on the instruction 'one of: ...'. The options are: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. None of these perfectly fit 'manufacturing operations'. However, 'infrastructure' often covers operational infrastructure. 'dashboards & analysis' covers the reporting. 'physical/clinical work' is for nurses/doctors. 'product features' is for software. 'client delivery' is for consulting. 'research' is for R&D. 'production ML models' is for AI. The best fit for a manufacturing site leader driving improvements is likely 'infrastructure' (operational infrastructure) or 'dashboards & analysis' (if focusing on the metrics). However, the role is about *driving* the site. Let's look at the options again. Maybe 'infrastructure' is the intended bucket for operational systems. Or perhaps the prompt implies a specific set of buckets. Let's choose 'infrastructure' as it relates to the systems (DMS, PSP) and the physical plant operations.
Required skills
Lean transformation leadership, Daily Management Systems (DMS) implementation, Kaizen facilitation, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work design, Problem Solving Process (PSP), Root Cause Analysis, Leader Standard Work, performance management systems, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry experience, manufacturing site turnaround leadership, matrixed global organization experience, change management methodologies
Technologies
Lean methodologies, DMS, PSP, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute site-wide Lean strategy aligned with business objectives, lead cross-functional Kaizen events and value stream improvements, coach leaders in Lean behaviors and problem-solving, establish governance for monitoring Lean progress and reporting business impact
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC