Zonal Automation Leader

TERUMO BCT, INC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo BCT, Inc. is seeking a Zonal Automation Leader in Littleton, CO to execute the plant's strategic vision and drive systemic improvements in efficiency, quality, safety, cost, and employee engagement. The role oversees a highly technical operation across one or more shifts and collaborates across functions to align goals.

The position requires strong leadership, expertise in Lean methodologies, and data-driven decision making to continuously improve performance and meet budget targets.

Qualifications

• Lead a highly technical team and drive cross-functional results.
• Utilize Lean tools to improve operational performance including 6S and line balancing.
• Maintain GMP, GDP and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a highly technical team and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Drive operational and quality excellence using Lean tools (6S, daily metrics, line balancing).
• Meet cost commitments by ensuring budget and resource alignment.

Skills

Lean tools

Six Sigma

GMP GDP

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Automation systems

Job description

Zonal Automation Leader

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Littleton, US

Job Band: Job Band 11 (JB11)
Hiring Manager: Ben Allison
Lead Recruiter: May Vang
State:
Country: United States

Our ability to grow, develop new capabilities and serve even more patients around the world depends on associates like you, who are passionate about our mission. Thank you for considering this new opportunity to further unlock your potential.

Shift F2 Sunday-Tuesday (Every Other Wednesday) 5PM-5:30AM

JOB SUMMARY

This role will execute the strategic vision for the plant and drive systemic improvements related to efficiency, quality, safety, cost, and employee engagement. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for oversight of highly technical operations - spanning 1 or more shifts. You will also be responsible for supporting and achieving cross-functional alignment, team goals, and organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead a highly technical team:
  • Lead, attend, and participate in performance metrics review meetings.
  • Build and maintain strong cross functional relationships to help drive business/operational results.
  • Escalate issues requiring additional resources to manufacturing leadership.
  • Proactively communicate relevant operational information with direct, cross-functional and plant leadership teams.
• Drive operational and quality excellence:
  • Leads and champions the pursuit of operational excellence for a production team.
  • Possess a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiastic approach to problem solving.
  • Utilize Lean tools to improve operational performance including 6S, daily metrics, line balancing, process waste removal and standard work, etc.
  • Have a firm understanding of all relevant sources of process data, monitor trends, and coordinate with the appropriate resources to drive improvement.
  • Accountable for ensuring accurate data management and entry into relevant systems.
• Meet Cost Commitments:
  • Take ownership of your team’s performance against key metrics and ensure the team understands how they contribute to success daily.
  • Provide input into annual budget process.
  • Ensure labor resources are aligned with the supply plan and customer demand daily and monthly.
  • Monitor machine scrap and performance data daily and act/collaborate as necessary to ensure efficiency targets are met.
  • Ensures operations schedules are met within budget through appropriate use of human and technology resources, scheduling and effective problem solving.
• Deliver High Quality Supply:
  • Maintain GMP, GDP and quality standards.
  • Participate in monthly 6S assessments and implement corrections as identified.
  • Participate in non-conformance investigations and facilitate the implementation of corrective action plans where appropriate.
  • Understand/interpret SPC data and take action to ensure your operation maintains maximum process