MedTech Site OpEx Leader: Excellence & Growth

Jobtailor; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Warrendale seeks an established OpEx leader to drive Lean Six Sigma based improvements across the site, shaping the annual strategy and multi-year roadmap. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver measurable cost reductions and compliance gains.

The role requires a strong track record in cGMP manufacturing, program leadership, and the ability to coach belts and build a high-performing OpEx team in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Finance-related field.
• 10 years of experience in improving processes and managing complex projects.
• 5 years in medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing in a cGMP environment preferred.
• 3 years of electro-mechanical operations experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent required.
• 3 years of leading continuous improvement projects with tangible results.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills stated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all organizational levels in a dynamic environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create, and execute the OpEx strategy and roadmap for current and future budget years.
• Support site leadership in identifying, prioritizing, and delivering OpEx improvements.
• Direct and support site OpEx programs to improve regulatory compliance, cost, and growth.
• Own the Warrendale improvement roadmap.
• Establish and manage the site OpEx team and report weekly achievements.
• Lead project teams to deliver EBIT targets using appropriate methodologies.
• Coach Lean Six Sigma belts and provide plant-wide project analysis support.
• Conduct annual belt training for new hires.
• Maintain the plant scorecard of key performance metrics.
• Manage project spending against approved budgets.
• Supervise external CI consultants with site leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

DMAIC Process

Statistical Analysis

Project Budget Mgmt

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Leadership

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Independent Work

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Life Sciences

Finance-related field

Job description

Jobtailor in Warrendale seeks an established OpEx leader to drive Lean Six Sigma based improvements across the site, shaping the annual strategy and multi-year roadmap. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver measurable cost reductions and compliance gains.

The role requires a strong track record in cGMP manufacturing, program leadership, and the ability to coach belts and build a high-performing OpEx team in a regulated environment.