Lean Transformation Leader

Avecia Pharma; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitto Avecia in Milford, MA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean transformation initiatives, build CI capability, and drive safe, high-quality, cost-efficient operations across manufacturing sites.

You will coach teams, facilitate Kaizen events, and implement DMAIC and other Lean tools to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI efforts with a primary focus on improving safety, quality, environmental performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Partner with operations leadership to develop, prioritize, and execute Lean CI strategies, plans, and projects aligned with business objectives
• Support annual strategy deployment processes by aligning improvement priorities, resources, and project portfolios with organizational goals
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional CI initiatives, Kaizen events, and value stream improvement activities that drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Facilitate structured problem-solving efforts utilizing Lean methodologies, including DMAIC, 6Ms, TapRoot, Process Mapping, and other root cause analysis tools
• Ensure problems are clearly defined, root causes are validated and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence
• Build organizational capability by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, engagement, and operational excellence
• Develop internal CI capability through coaching, mentoring, formal training programs, and Lean certification initiatives
• Evaluate, enhance, and sustain Visual Management Boards (VMBs) and other management operating systems to improve visibility, accountability, and performance management
• Drive standardization of processes, best practices, performance metrics, and operating procedures across departments and facilities
• Establish and monitor control plans to ensure improvements are sustained and expected business results are achieved
• Quantify, track, and report project benefits, including cost savings, productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and other key performance outcomes
• Partner with Finance to validate realized savings, productivity gains, and business benefits resulting from CI initiatives

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DMAIC

6Ms

TapRoot

Process Mapping

Job description

Nitto Avecia in Milford, MA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean transformation initiatives, build CI capability, and drive safe, high-quality, cost-efficient operations across manufacturing sites.

You will coach teams, facilitate Kaizen events, and implement DMAIC and other Lean tools to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while aligning with strategic objectives.