Lean Transformation Leader: CI & Process Excellence

Planet Pharma; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks a Business Process Manager to advance lean methods and continuous improvement across PHCS processes. The role partners with leadership to institutionalize CI, train stakeholders, and drive cost reductions while shaping a culture of operational excellence.

The BPM will champion change, identify opportunities, and deploy scalable improvements that enhance customer service, performance, and efficiency. A strategic leader is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in CI programs and leading Lean initiatives.
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop & drive the BPM strategy and change management framework for process improvement.
• Establish and communicate the BPM vision, providing strategic direction and leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver sustainable change by focusing on strategic business priorities to maximise business and commercial value.
• Lead and drive large business transformations.
• Empower internal teams to create sustainable capability and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Foster a continual process improvement culture and build training for culture using CI methodologies.
• Identify end-to-end improvement opportunities and design new processes that create value in customer service and performance.
• Assist in design of innovative solutions to improve financial and service delivery performance.
• Assess performance and remove barriers to achieve goals.
• Maintain relationships with Leadership to drive buy-in and transparency.
• Provide training and CI guidance across the organization.
• Drive data-driven decisions and report lean initiatives and cost savings to senior management.
• Document lean processes and communicate progress using visual management tools.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma Black Belt

Project management

Process mapping

Data analysis

Change management

Leadership

Training

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA or PhD

Tools

6S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks a Business Process Manager to advance lean methods and continuous improvement across PHCS processes. The role partners with leadership to institutionalize CI, train stakeholders, and drive cost reductions while shaping a culture of operational excellence.

The BPM will champion change, identify opportunities, and deploy scalable improvements that enhance customer service, performance, and efficiency. A strategic leader is essential.