Site Operational Excellence (OPEX) Lead

Role Summary

The Site Operational Excellence (OPEX) Lead is accountable for executing and supporting the Operational Excellence Management System for Manufacturing and Quality. This role focuses on site-level implementation, coaching, and continuous improvement of Operational Excellence to ensure alignment with site strategy and governance. The OPEX Lead serves as the key interface between the Global OpEx team and the site, as well as between the Site OPEX Team and the Site Leadership Team. The role requires subject matter expertise in Lean, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing Standards of Operational Excellence, and Human Performance Reliability, balancing execution, coaching, and administrative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Site Operational Excellence Lead Team and provide Operational Excellence support for site central functions.
• Own the site prioritization process, Operational Excellence education strategy, Operational Excellence roadmap, and site-wide transformational initiatives.
• Participate in Site Lead Team metrics reviews, identify trends, and lead site improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of the Site Business and Strategic Plan; lead strategy deployment and participate in relevant SLT topics.
• Influence local organizational uptake and execution of OpEx practices, tools, behaviors, and culture.
• Develop, coach, and lead the local OpEx team members.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard Operational Excellence talent.
• Ensure strategies and projects meet safety, product quality, compliance, financial and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific or technical field.
  • 5+ years in Manufacturing.
  • Prior experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence.
• Additional Preferences:
  • Demonstrated successful leadership experience and influence of cross-functional teams.
  • Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal and interaction skills.
  • Strong balance of leadership, analytical, project management, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Effective educator and presenter. Experience in Lean Manufacturing or other productivity industry methods; strong communication and computer skills; GMP operational experience.

Skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Human Performance Reliability (HPR)
• Project management
• Operational Excellence systems (Lean Production, Lean Management, visual management)
• Education and coaching of Lean tools and systems (daily management, A3 thinking, standard work)
• Strategic planning and deployment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific or technical field.

Additional Requirements

• Travel (domestic and international) may be required.
• Other information related to accommodations or employment considerations may apply as per company policy.