Director, Operational Excellence Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Job Description:

FUJIFILM

Diosynth Biotechnologies is building the future ofbioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025,we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMObiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substanceproduction, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We’relooking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realizethis exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, ortherapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud tocultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, anddrive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine?

Let’s transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina,combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thrivingtech scene, making it the perfect blend of community andopportunity. What Youll Do

• Defines and leads creation of programto be deployed for Lean Six Sigma principles through themanufacturing facility, including use of tools such as DMAIC, ValueStream Mapping, Kaizen, GEMBAs, 5S.
• Hires, Manages, Coaches anddevelops a strong team of Lean Sigma experts for the site
• Definesorganization vision and mission, providing a goal for theorganization to drive Six Sigma at all levels
• Maintains knowledgeof industry trends and best practices in Lean Six Sigmamethodologies
• Partners with cross-functional teams to identifyareas for improvement and develop action plans and collaborate toimplement process enhancements
• Establishes and monitors KPIs totrack success of Lean Sigma
• Ensures the improvement arestandardized and maintained over time through use of visual mgmt.,standard work procedures and ongoing audits
• Creates and managesprocesses for sustaining improvements and ensuring that gains aresustained long term
• Develops and maintains documentation forprocess improvement initiatives
• Designs and delivers trainingsessions on Lean Sigma tools for employees at all levels, ensuringunderstanding and practical application
• Acts as Subject MatterExpert (SME) for Lean Sigma methodologies, providing guidance andsupport as necessary
• Mentors and trains staff at all levels onLean Sigma principles and practices to foster a culture ofcontinuous improvement
• Facilitates workshops and meetings todrive continuous improvement efforts
• Supports change managementprocesses during the introduction of Lean Sigma tools, methods andinitiatives
• Overcomes resistance to change by demonstrating thevalue of process improvements and engaging employees in thetransformation journey
• Monitors project progress and ensurealignment with organizational goals
• Reports on project outcomesand key performance indicators to stakeholder
• Prioritizes andmanages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines,budgets and resources ae effectively aligned with the facility’soperational goals
• Develops and implements strategies foreliminating bottlenecks, reducing cycle times and improvingthroughput
• Works closely with department leaders to identifycritical areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions
• Analyzes data to identify trends, root causes, and improvementopportunities
• Creates an environment which enables successincluding goals, measures, coaching, and communication, amongothers
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecardapprovals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Addressesperformance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partnerswith HR as needed for resolution
• Performs other duties, asassigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in related fieldwith 11 years of experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 13 yearsof experience;
• 10 years of people management, leadership & teammanagement experience
• 3 years Lean Sigma leadership experience
• 7 years’ experience in GMP manufacturing
• Experience in processimprovement and project management.
• Experience in a similar role,preferably within GMP manufacturing environment
• Working knowledgeof Lean management principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience and proven track record for designing and implementing aLean Sigma program
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven track record of successful processimprovement initiatives
• Experience in leading cross-functionalteams

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Will work inenvironment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• Maywork in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearingprotection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.
• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to stand for prolongedperiods of time up to 60 minutes.
• Ability to sit for prolongedperiods of time up to 240 minutes.
• Ability to conduct activitiesusing repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10pounds.