Operational Excellence Engineer (I/II)
About The Position
Are you eager to join a world-class group committed to reaching operational excellence? Become an Operational Excellence Engineer (I/II) at LGC and contribute to outstanding improvements throughout our operations. This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your demonstrated abilities will be appreciated and developed! In the role of Operational Excellence Engineer, you will be responsible for introducing Shingo-based improvement methodologies at various LGC sites. This includes facilitating training and workshops on Lean systems, applying Daily Management Systems, A3/Root Cause Problem Solving, Leader Standard Work, and other methods customized to address specific issues. You will partner closely with leadership and frontline teams to ensure these methodologies are implemented seamlessly.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- More than 10 years of experience in Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, and Lean methodologies
- Extensive knowledge of Lean/TPS, Shingo, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Total Productive Maintenance
- Strong leadership and change management skills
- Excellent coaching and training abilities
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Professional judgment and reliability
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Critical thinking and analytical abilities, with experience in reporting and tracking metrics
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in Process Improvement/Operational Excellence/Lean in a life science or biotech company
Responsibilities
- Leading the deployment of Operational Excellence methodologies, driven by the Shingo Model
- Training and coaching teams at various levels of the organization
- Developing and optimizing Daily Management Systems, A3/Root Cause Problem Solving, Leader Standard Work, and other improvement systems
- Collaborating with Operations Leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Guiding the next phase of the Operational Excellence deployment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
- Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
- Flexible work options
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
- PTO that begins immediately
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
