Lean/Continuous Improvement Leader

Galvanized Search; Boston; On-site; GBP 148,954 - 186,192; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company seeks a Senior Principal for Lean/Continuous Improvement. The position is responsible for developing strategies and leading business process improvement initiatives, aiming for operational excellence. This dynamic role requires extensive experience in manufacturing and a strong grasp of lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing operations.
• Ability to influence people at all levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lean management strategies.
• Conduct training sessions on lean tools and techniques.
• Analyze processes to identify areas of improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Methodologies

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt certification

PMP certification

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

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Galvanized Search is a leader in life science and healthcare staffing, known for delivering business-critical talent to innovative industries in the US and worldwide. Our client is a Global Life Sciences company.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Senior Principal, Lean/Continuous Improvement (Director). The Senior Principal, Lean/Continuous Improvement (Director) will be responsible for developing and implementing lean management strategies, leading business process improvement initiatives, and achieving operational excellence. Other day-to-day tasks include conducting training sessions on lean tools and techniques, analyzing processes to identify areas of improvement, and collaborating with various teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 10 + Years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• Ability to engage leaders and shop floor employees in deploying lean methodologies
• A track record of sustainable results
• Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing operations
• Experience in deploying a Lean Operating System in a manufacturing environment achieving breakthrough results in safety/quality/productivity/supply agility
• Experience with end-to-end value stream improvement with tools including, SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work, etc. preferred
• Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred
• Strong leadership skills, self-directed and the ability to make independent decisions; Bias towards action
• Capable of positively influencing people at all levels in the organization
• Competent in the use of advanced statistical and six-sigma techniques preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training and experience preferred
• Experience with Visio and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drive improvements
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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