Operational Excellence Consultant

K-Recruiting GmbH; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Recruiting GmbH is looking for an Operational Excellence Consultant in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The consultant will focus on translating productivity assessments into actionable improvement plans, analyzing laboratory processes, and implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in operational excellence within the pharma/med-tech sector, with strong skills in stakeholder management and change influence. The role is full-time and requires onsite work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Operational Excellence ideally in pharma/med-tech environments.
• Strong Lean / Six Sigma background; Black Belt preferred.
• Experience in GxP and regulated environments.
• Proven track record in KPI setup at department level.
• Strong change management skills and able to influence.

Responsibilities

• Translate productivity assessments into improvement roadmaps.
• Analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Define and implement KPIs and dashboards.
• Redesign roles and responsibilities to ensure accountability.
• Ensure compliance with GxP and relevant regulations.
• Coach managers and teams in sustainable change.

Skills

Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement

Lean / Six Sigma

Stakeholder Management

Problem-solving

Job description

Operational Excellence Consultant (M/W/D)

Tasks

• Translate an external productivity assessment into a concrete improvement roadmap with clear KPIs, owners and milestones.
• Analyze laboratory and testing processes, identify bottlenecks and waste, and lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve throughput and standardize work.
• Define and implement performance KPIs and simple dashboards; establish regular review and escalation routines with line managers and the department head.
• Clarify and redesign roles, responsibilities and interfaces between planning and testing teams to ensure task ownership and accountability.
• Ensure all changes remain compliant with GxP and relevant regulations (FDA, Swissmedic, ISO, MDR), in close collaboration with QA and other key stakeholders such as IT/OT and R&D.
• Coach managers and teams in problem‑solving, performance management and new ways of working to secure sustainable change.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement, ideally in laboratory, testing or manufacturing environments in pharma/med‑tech.
• Strong Lean / Six Sigma background (Black Belt or equivalent a plus).
• Solid experience in GxP and regulated environments.
• Proven track record in setting up KPIs and management routines at department level.
• Strong change and stakeholder management skills; able to influence without formal line authority.
• Hands‑on, resilient, clear communicator, comfortable challenging the status quo.

Conditions

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months
• Workload: Full-time
• Location: Onsite