Manufacturing CI & 5S Champion

Merck & Co.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujifilm Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC seeks a CI/5S leader to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing network. You will govern CI initiatives, teach 5S concepts, and coach teams to sustain improvements with standardized work and visual management.

Key responsibilities include KPI-driven reporting, support for audits, CAPAs, and technology transfers, and collaboration across sites to reduce waste and improve throughput in a highly regulated biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading CI and 5S programs in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP manufacturing operations.
• Ability to update and create manufacturing documents on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI and 5S governance, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Provide targeted CI/5S training and coaching to production teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed standard work and visual management.
• Support inspections, CAPAs, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CI leadership

5S governance

Lean certification

cGMP experience

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering

Associate's degree in life sciences or engineering

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fujifilm Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, NC seeks a CI/5S leader to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing network. You will govern CI initiatives, teach 5S concepts, and coach teams to sustain improvements with standardized work and visual management.

Key responsibilities include KPI-driven reporting, support for audits, CAPAs, and technology transfers, and collaboration across sites to reduce waste and improve throughput in a highly regulated biopharma environment.