Director, Operational Excellence

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

20h

About The Position

Have you ever found yourself asking what really matters in a high performing operations facility? Here at Fujifilm Biotechnologies we believe the secret is in our ability to turn good intentions into consistent, scalable results. When organizations commit to disciplined processes and continuous improvement, they see tangible benefits across performance, customers, and people. Sound easy? It’s not – it takes not only discipline, processes and metrics but a strong cultural foundation and belief in the value that Operational Excellence can provide not only to a site overall, but for each personal individually. It has to be embedded in everything we do – not just because we say so but because each of us should want to. Bottom line: Operational excellence is the engine that converts strategy into consistent, scalable performance—reducing costs, delighting customers, empowering teams, and strengthening long-term resilience. At the site, we have been looking for months for the perfect Director, Operational Excellence and we have not landed on THE candidate yet. This person will be responsible for defining what Operational Excellence looks like for this site as part of the Fujifilm Biotechnologies network, build a ridiculously strong team to support and embedding the team within the business functions and operations to really drive continuous improvement across the site in a consistent way. The leader for this team needs to be passionate about what they do, why it is important and be able to make Operational Excellence spread across the site in an organic, fast paced way that delivers results. We foundationally believe having the right leader and team in this space will be what sets us up for success and sets us apart from the others. If this kind of challenge, autonomy and passion is what gets you to jump out of bed in the morning – this role might just be for you. If you join the Fujifilm Biotechnologies site in Holly Springs, you will find quickly that this is a site that is not looking to be ‘okay’ or ‘average’ – we are looking to set the bar for others to follow and to demonstrate why we are the chosen partner for biopharmaceutical manufacturing at a large scale.

Requirements

Master’s degree in related field with 11+ years of experience; ORBachelor’s degree with 13+ years of experience
Lean Belt Certification
10+ years of people management, leadership & team management experience
3 years Lean Sigma leadership experience
5 years’ experience in GMP manufacturing
Experience in process improvement and project management.
Experience in a similar role, preferably within GMP manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Lean management principles and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience and proven track record for designing and implementing a Lean Sigma program.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical software.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of successful process improvement initiatives
Experience in leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Defines and leads creation of program to be deployed for Operational Excellence principles through the manufacturing facility, including use of tools such as DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, GEMBAs, 5S.
Hires, Manages, Coaches and develops a strong team of Lean Sigma experts for the site
Defines organization vision and mission, providing a goal for the organization to drive Six Sigma at all levels
Maintains knowledge of industry trends and best practices in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Partners with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans and collaborate to implement process enhancements
Establishes and monitors KPIs to track success of Lean Sigma
Ensures the improvement are standardized and maintained over time through use of visual mgmt., standard work procedures and ongoing audits
Creates and manages processes for sustaining improvements and ensuring that gains are sustained long term
Develops and maintains documentation for process improvement initiatives
Designs and delivers training sessions on Lean Sigma tools for employees at all levels, ensuring understanding and practical application
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Lean Sigma methodologies, providing guidance and support as necessary
Mentors and trains staff at all levels on Lean Sigma principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Facilitates workshops and meetings to drive continuous improvement efforts
Supports change management processes during the introduction of Lean Sigma tools, methods and initiatives
Overcomes resistance to change by demonstrating the value of process improvements and engaging employees in the transformation journey
Monitors project progress and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Reports on project outcomes and key performance indicators to stakeholder
Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines, budgets and resources ae effectively aligned with the facility’s operational goals
Develops and implements strategies for eliminating bottlenecks, reducing cycle times and improving throughput
Works closely with department leaders to identify critical areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions
Analyzes data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Creates an environment which enables success including goals, measures, coaching, and communication, among others
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Performs other duties, as assigned