Operational Excellence Lead for Continuous Improvement

Lonza Group Ltd.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across a multi-site campus in the United States. You will lead analysis, design, and execution of initiatives that boost safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings.

The role requires an Engineering degree with advanced engineering experience, Lean Six Sigma mastery, and ability to mentor teams. Excellent communication and cross-site collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Advanced experience in engineering is required.
• Some indirect supervisory experience is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Green belt or higher certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the continuous improvement program from analysis to organizational benefit.
• Studies production processes to identify opportunities aligned with Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost.
• Leads productivity improvement activities to reduce waste and optimize processes and resources.
• Leads and facilitates Kaizen teams to drive improvements across critical areas and products.
• Trains workforce on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Coaches teams for CI initiatives and shares learnings with the corporate network.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement across a multi-site campus in the United States. You will lead analysis, design, and execution of initiatives that boost safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings.

The role requires an Engineering degree with advanced engineering experience, Lean Six Sigma mastery, and ability to mentor teams. Excellent communication and cross-site collaboration are essential for success.