Operational Excellence Lead – Lean Biopharma

KBI Biopharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to support the implementation of the KBI Business System. This full-time role focuses on shop-floor engagement to drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, time studies, and coaching.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or engineering and strong skills in Lean practices and problem-solving tools. This position offers competitive compensation in a regulated biomanufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing or Lean deployment.
• 3+ years experience in GMP or regulated environments for Senior Specialist.
• Ability to motivate and coach others.

Responsibilities

• Support the KBI Business System deployment.
• Facilitate Lean Kaizen events for process efficiency.
• Provide coaching on Practical Problem Solving.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Time-study tools proficiency

GMP cleanroom working knowledge

Lean tools expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MiniTab

PowerBI

Job description

KBI Biopharma in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to support the implementation of the KBI Business System. This full-time role focuses on shop-floor engagement to drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, time studies, and coaching.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or engineering and strong skills in Lean practices and problem-solving tools. This position offers competitive compensation in a regulated biomanufacturing environment.