Manager, Operational Excellence

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 107,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement and financial protection

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, +1

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays per year

160 hours paid vacation per year

Global Shutdown

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Manager of Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement across Summit West manufacturing and supply chain operations. You will coach frontline teams, deploy lean tools, and lead kaizen events to improve throughput and quality.

The role emphasizes tier management, 5S, and real-time problem identification, with a focus on cGMP compliance and site performance within a Biotech/pharma setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Science or related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt from an accredited institution preferred; Lean Silver Certification or Shingo Graduate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Operational Excellence experience in the Biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal CI coach across manufacturing, supply chain and support functions.
• Facilitate and coach A3 problem solving at all levels of the organization.
• Develop and mature tier management systems with real-time identification and escalation.
• Deploy and sustain 5S systems and visual management tools; support Yellow Belt program.
• Design and facilitate kaizen events and gemba-based process documentation.
• Drive TAT improvements and waste elimination across key value streams.
• Support operations and quality improvement initiatives using core OpEx methodologies.
• Develop capacity models and workforce utilization analyses to identify needs.
• Utilize BI tools and data analytics to track KPIs and support decisions.
• Support regulatory inspections and compliant cGMP operations.

Skills

A3 problem solving

Lean tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Coaching

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Science

Tools

5S systems

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose‑driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

Manager, Operational Excellence

The Manager, Operational Excellence is responsible for driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations at the Summit West facility. This role partners closely with site‑wide customers to build lean capability, solve problems at the root, and sustain a culture of daily improvement. The Manager will coach frontline teams and functional partners through structured problem solving, tier management, and lean tools — supporting the site's operational performance while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards. The Manager, Operational Excellence will require knowledge and experience with the Toyota Production System including most of the key lean tools and will be responsible to drive the execution of the Site Operational Excellence Roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as an internal CI coach and partner to site‑wide customers across manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions. Facilitate and coach A3 problem solving at all levels of the organization, from frontline teams to functional leads. Support the development and maturation of tier management systems across the site, coaching teams to use tiered huddles for real‑time problem identification and escalation rather than status reporting. Deploy and sustain 5S systems and visual management tools; support the Yellow Belt program to build lean capability at the frontline. Design and facilitate kaizen events and workshops, including gemba‑based process documentation and future state design. Drive TAT improvements and waste elimination across key value streams in support of performance improvement. Support operations and quality improvement initiatives using core OpEx and Green Belt methodologies. Develop and maintain capacity models and workforce utilization analyses to proactively identify resource needs. Utilize business intelligence tools and data analytics to track KPIs and support decision making. Support inspection readiness activities and contribute during regulatory inspections; ensure compliant cGMP operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree of Engineering/Business/Science or related discipline. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt /Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from an accredited institution preferred Lean Silver Certification or Shingo Graduate preferred. Minimum 5 years of Operational Excellence experience in the Biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Compensation Overview

Summit West - NJ - US: $106,810 - $129,430
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full‑time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability). U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year. Non‑exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time‑off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site‑by‑design, field‑based and remote‑by‑design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways‑of‑working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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We’re creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.