What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Lean Deployment position at BioTalent?
Collaborate with C level leadership to develop and drive ongoing process improvements within the organization's Lean framework and strategic roadmap.
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead transformation initiatives in critical operational areas.
- Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and process mapping to assess challenges, develop solutions, and oversee execution.
- Enhance and implement tiered visual and daily management systems to optimize factory operations.
- Organize and lead rapid-improvement workshops to generate immediate, lasting efficiencies on the production floor.
- Evaluate and refine transactional processes to reduce inefficiencies, enhance productivity, and cut costs.
- Provide training on Lean methodologies, including daily operations management, structured problem-solving, workplace organization (6S), quick changeover (SMED), inventory control (Kanban), and operational equipment efficiency.
- Share best practices and benchmarking insights from both internal and external sources.
- Drive measurable improvements in key performance areas: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.
- Proven experience to engage both leadership and frontline teams in Lean deployment.
- Demonstrated history of delivering sustainable operational improvements.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments with a strong emphasis on Lean methodologies.
- Expertise in rolling out Lean frameworks, achieving measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and supply chain agility.
- Proficiency in value stream enhancement techniques such as quick changeover (SMED), visual and daily management, standard work, and continuous improvement tools.
- Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with a proactive mindset and decision-making ability.
- Effective at influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
- Project management certification (PMP) or equivalent experience is desirable.
