Director, Operational Excellence
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary112,000 - 236,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 12–18 years
- Required Skills
- Change Management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
- 12–18 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operational excellence, or large-scale transformation programs.
- Strong expertise in Lean methodologies and Six Sigma (Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred).
- Proven experience leading multi-site or regional transformation initiatives in complex manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
- Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance requirements.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders across global organizations.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills with a focus on capability building and cultural transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end deployment and sustainment of Lean 4.0 transformation programs across manufacturing sites in Europe and North America.
- Integrate Lean methodologies with digital technologies such as automation, AI-enabled insights, and advanced analytics to build a modern operating model.
- Translate global operational excellence strategy into actionable site-level transformation roadmaps and execution plans.
- Deploy standardized work systems, KPI frameworks, tiered management, and structured problem-solving methodologies across sites.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives, identifying and tracking savings opportunities while ensuring value delivery against targets.
- Oversee digital transformation initiatives including paperless systems, smart quality, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization tools.
- Establish governance frameworks, diagnostics, and maturity models to ensure consistent Lean 4.0 adoption across all locations.
- Build organizational capability through Lean training, coaching, leadership development, and certification programs.
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