Manager Operational Excellence

Paladin Labs Inc.; Village of Hobart (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health in Hobart, NY seeks a Manager of Operational Excellence to lead lean transformations across the Hobart site. You will drive AI-enabled process improvements, coordinate cross-functional lean projects, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals to deliver measurable cost savings and performance gains.

The role requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing within a regulated environment, plus Lean Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences or recognized equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within a cGMP regulated environment
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification preferred
• Demonstrated success in leading transformational operational and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Process Improvement methodologies in a regulated environment
• Proven experience leading cross functional teams and driving organizational change

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote lean thinking and continuous improvement at the site
• Identify and implement process improvements using AI tech
• Coordinate lean projects to achieve goals and cost savings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate waste
• Develop AI solutions to enhance manufacturing and packaging operations
• Track lean metrics, savings, and outcomes
• Coach and influence teams to support lean initiatives
• Monitor site progress; align with enterprise objectives
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, and quality

Skills

5+ years experience

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Regulated environment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences or recognized equivalent

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification

Job description

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

This role will lead strategic transformation efforts across the Hobart site by identifying, developing, and executing initiatives that improve operational performance and business outcomes. Key responsibilities include enhancing site metrics, strengthening alignment with enterprise objectives, driving sustainable value creation, and leveraging advanced AI technologies to modernize and optimize critical operational processes. This role will provide leadership in strategic transformations, drive lean principles across the site and ensure sustainability of implemented process improvements.

Job Description Transformation Process

• Lead and promote lean thinking and continuous improvement at the site
• Identify, prioritize and implement process improvement opportunities using advanced AI technologies
• Coordinate lean projects to achieve enterprise goals and measurable cost savings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and processes
• Develop and deploy advanced AI solutions to enhance manufacturing and packaging operations, improving efficiency, quality, productivity and process performance
• Track and report lean performance metrics, savings and project outcomes
• Engage, coach and influence team members at all organizational levels to support strategic and lean initiatives
• Monitor and report on site progress and ensure continuous improvement efforts align with site and enterprise objectives and goals
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements while implementing improvements

Business Acumen/Lean Problem Solving

Make informed operational and strategic decisions aligned with site objectives, manufacturing and packaging priorities and site performance goals.

Analyze production data and enterprise metrics to drive operational excellence, improve productivity, reduce waste and optimize cost performance.

Build credibility and influence with site leadership by leading hands‑on implementation of lean initiatives that deliver measurable site results.

Train, coach and mentor team members at all organizational levels on lean principles, problem solving methodologies and CI improvement practices.

Facilitate lean events using tools such as Kaizen, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving and Standard Work.

People Development Coaching & Development

Coach and develop Performance Excellence team members. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting Lean principles, problem‑solving methodologies, and employee engagement. Serve as a hands‑on role model, demonstrating leadership through active participation in improvement initiatives. Lead, coach and support cross functional teams in resolving issues, removing barriers and implementing sustainable practices. Promote a collaborative environment that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences or recognized equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within cGMP regulated environment
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification preferred
• Demonstrated success in leading transformational operational and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Process Improvement methodologies in a regulated environment
• Proven experience leading cross functional teams and driving organizational change

The expected base pay range for this position is 113,560 - 153,640. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Organizational Relationship/Scope

The Manager Operational Excellence will functionally report to the Site Leader.

EEO Statement

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Come join us! At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.