Operational Excellence Specialist

Role Summary

Operational Excellence Specialist based in Millburn, NJ. Responsible for turning data into decisive action, coaching teams, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and embedding lean, high‚Äëquality ways of working that scale across the site and network to strengthen performance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive deployment of data management systems, focusing on metrics, dashboards, and site operating mechanisms.
• Optimize and participate in Tier meetings at all levels, establishing clear indicators of effectiveness.
• Support execution of the site‚Äôs operational roadmap through effective governance and alignment of leadership responsibilities.
• Build and connect measurement systems for functions, projects, and programs to overall site strategy.
• Coach and influence teams to embed continuous improvement and lean methodologies across the site.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and small departmental improvement projects to enhance processes.
• Monitor risk management strategies, ensuring compliance and readiness for emergencies or crises.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Engineering or Life Sciences.
• Required: 2‚Äì3 years‚Äô experience in lean, GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Required: In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP systems.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to apply value stream mapping, tier structures, Six Sigma, and operational excellence tools.
• Required: Ability to facilitate problem solving, work with the shop floor, and collaborate with multiple functions for process improvement initiatives.
• Required: Strong project management, communication, and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Skills

• Data management, metrics, and dashboard development
• Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Process improvement coaching and facilitation
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities