Manager, Operational Excellence

Biopharma Careers; Summit West (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

11 paid holidays

160 hours paid vacation

Global shutdown during holiday period

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an experienced Manager of Operational Excellence for SummitWest (NJ, US). You will lead continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain, coaching teams through lean methods, problem solving, and tier management to sustain daily improvements in quality, safety, and compliance.

You will deploy 5S, Kaizen, and gemba mapping, driving TAT improvements and waste reduction while aligning with site KPIs and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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

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.
• Support tier management systems with real-time problem 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 mapping.
• Drive TAT improvements and waste elimination across key value streams.
• Support operations and quality improvement initiatives using OpEx and Green Belt methodologies.
• Develop capacity models and workforce utilization analyses for resource planning.
• Utilize BI tools and data analytics to track KPIs and inform decisions.
• Support regulatory inspections and ensure cGMP compliance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Silver Certification

5+ years OpEx experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Science or related discipline

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.

The Manager, Operational Excellence is responsible for driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations at the SummitWest 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

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

SummitWest - 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 offering(s) (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 PuertoRico 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 NewYear’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

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct inquiries to [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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Data Protection

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