Industrial Excellence Lead

Diasorin•Stillwater, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose. Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions. As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios. When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next. Why Join Diasorin Build What Matters Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide. Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact. Grow in a People-Centered Culture Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Life Science/Economics required
5+ Years proven track record in driving process improvement initiatives within manufacturing, supply chain or operational environments.
Team leading skills.
Balanced between “Thinking” and “Doing”
High energy
Passion for engaging employees from all levels of the organization
Passion for training/ coaching formally & informally (mentoring)
Team oriented
Ability to cope with complex situations and to deliver in a fast-changing environment
excellent verbal and written communication skills
Lean methods and tools (VSM, Data analysis, RCA, Change Management, Project Management, Automation and Digitalization tools, A3PPS, HK, Six Sigma and SPC as a plus)
proficient with MS365 preferred

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Engineering/Life Science/Economics preferred
Experience in Life Science as a plus

Responsibilities

Adopt the Company Continuous Improvement System and drive Improvement initiatives within Industrial scope and in SPQDC framework
Foster a culture of Operational Excellence and autonomy of Stakeholder in executing improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional team
Report to a central function and operate mainly locally with functional change agents/facilitators, ensuring the improvement initiatives are aligned with both global strategies and local operational needs
Manage KPIs and governance at Site level consistently with Immuno Global Operations
Analyze processes, identify wastes and support countermeasures implementation aimed at increasing value and enhancing performances such as productivity, quality, cost, delivery. Set improvement priority accordingly together with Key Stakeholders and design yearly CI plan
Explore, know and train Operational Excellence methods and tools (VSM, Problem Solving, Hoshin Kanri, etc.) to drive sustainable improvements and eliminate wastes
Guide idea management for Continuous Improvement initiatives
Monitor and report to functional heads and Industrial Management the effectiveness of implemented changes, making adjustments as necessary to ensure long-term success
Analyse data and indicators to support/take decision
Work cross-functionally and keep constant relationship with key stakeholders ensuring proper alignment
Drive kaizen and Problem Solving methods
Ensure Daily Management System, Tier Structure, Gemba presence, Lean assessment are in place and followed
Guarantee Company Continuous Improvement System deployment and application
Act as governance body for strategy deployment
Manage Lean Knowledge and facilitate workshops, training, and coaching sessions to promote a culture of operational excellence and engage employees at all levels
Communicate and celebrate results