Lean Transformation Leader for Operational Excellence

Siemens Healthineers; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 137,910 - 189,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in Massachusetts to lead a team of Lean/CI specialists and deploy Lean principles across Formulation areas. You will partner with site leadership to define a Lean vision, create a roadmap, and ensure disciplined execution through coaching and data-driven leadership.

The role emphasizes developing others, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, and guiding a portfolio of CI projects with strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operational excellence roles.
• Experience in a leadership or people management role.
• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project/program management.
• Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills.
• Certifications in Lean leadership and/or CI tools (A3, Kaizen, VSM, TPM, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to other site locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Lean / Continuous Improvement specialists.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives in Formulation areas to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement.
• Partner with functional leaders to develop and execute a Lean strategic vision and multi-year roadmap.
• Drive site-level transformation projects through coaching, influence, and change leadership.
• Lead and facilitate Lean events and improvement activities (Kaizen, VSM, A3, chalk circles, Gemba walks).
• Identify, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of CI projects aligned with business objectives.
• Apply Industrial Engineering methods (time studies, flow analysis, statistics) to identify improvements.
• Improve line and process performance using OEE/OLE, process control, centerlining, and maintenance systems.
• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing systems and automation across filling/packaging equipment.
• Build Lean capability and leadership across the organization by coaching others.
• Communicate progress and outcomes with data-driven storytelling.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project / program management

Leadership / change management

Communication / presentation

Lean leadership & certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager in Massachusetts to lead a team of Lean/CI specialists and deploy Lean principles across Formulation areas. You will partner with site leadership to define a Lean vision, create a roadmap, and ensure disciplined execution through coaching and data-driven leadership.

The role emphasizes developing others, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, and guiding a portfolio of CI projects with strong stakeholder