Manager – Operational Excellence
| Company | LGC Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Petaluma, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent experience that is relevant and applicable
- Previous working experience, minimum 7 years, in an operational excellence or process improvement capacity within a manufacturing organization
- Demonstrated success leading, managing, and motivating people in a fast-paced operational service environment
- Proven knowledge of multiple improvement methodologies (Lean/TPS, Shingo Model, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Total Productive Maintenance)
- Prior experience participating on or leading cross-functional project teams
- Previous success implementing operational process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Lead OE professionals in region to meet business goals, ensure quality compliance
- Manage the personnel activities of direct and indirect reports, including budgeting, engagement, staffing, training, talent management, employee relations, and mentoring and coaching
- Act as a key business ally to cross-functional collaborators and global process owners across various functions, sites, and regions
- Develop and implement operational plans aimed at improving the productivity and profitability of the direct team by achieving excellent standards
- Collaborate with site leaders to develop and maintain forward-looking, site-specific plans driving operational improvements
- Ensure successful implementation, improvement, and management of OE tools and systems, including Daily Management Systems (DMS), throughout the business unit’s operational sites
- Develop and provide effective training and coaching to all levels of the Operations function in improvement methodologies, with an emphasis on Lean/Shingo methodologies
- Provide data insights for decision-making, analyze critical metrics, and advise leadership on trends
- Serve as a reliable subject matter expert, maintaining a strong knowledge base of OE standard processes and leading CI methodologies and models
- Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy
- Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in an operational excellence or process improvement capacity within a manufacturing organization
- Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, CAPM), Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement (CCIM)
- Prior experience managing teams spanning multiple sites or geographies
- Prior work experience in a biotechnology, medical device, or pharmaceutical organization