Operational Excellence Production System Regional Lead

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Saint Louis, MO

102d

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: As the Life Science Production System (LSPS) Regional Deployment Lead, you will serve as a change agent for the implementation of our Production System at manufacturing sites and distribution centers within a specific region. Your role is crucial to the successful activation of the Production System across our Integrated Supply Chain & Operations (ISCO) network, a key priority of our ISCO Strategy.

Requirements

• Industrial engineering/ supply chain / business administration degree/background.
• BS degree with 8-12 years experience, MS degree with 6-8 years experience, PhD with 5-8 years experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Belt certification required; black belt certification preferred.
• Project Management certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 7-10 years of demonstrated track record in supply chain operations preferred with experience in implementing improvement initiatives with impactful results, preferably in a leading position.
• Demonstrated Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience in deployment of holistic production systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, results-driven mentality, experience in leading teams (leading without authority).
• Ability to partner with multiple leadership teams to define production system maturity roadmaps.
• Ability to lead professionals with diverse skills and competencies spanning business and technical - located remotely and develop people in their capability to deploy new standards broadly.
• Ability to analyze complex issues using critical thinking, problem solving, sound judgment skills and escalate timely.
• Ability to lead and execute complex process improvement projects.
• Strong orchestration skills across the network.
• Financial acumen demonstrated through budgeting experience.
• Ability to sense risks in the overall plan by integrating multiple data inputs across the value stream for the region.
• Engaging ability to lead in-person and virtual workshops covering topics such as Leadership Practices, Value Stream Mapping, 6s, Kaizen events, Problem Solving, Process mapping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial LSPS deployment activities, being accountable for transformation progress and driving capability building according to deployment methodology standards.
• Oversee preparation activities, manage change, and facilitate communication.
• Conduct initial training sessions to equip teams with necessary skills.
• Perform LSPS maturity assessments and prioritize LSPS elements for implementation, considering effort and impact for tactical improvement initiatives.
• Define related Tactical Improvement Plans, including capability building.
• Implement improvements and develop a site-specific LSPS continuous improvement and expansion plan.
• Continue to coach, support, and mentor your sites throughout their continuous improvement and multi-year LSPS journey.
• Conduct progress reviews to ensure sustainability, expansion, and overall site maturity, thereby supporting the respective Site Strategy.
• Assume the responsibilities of a Global Element Owner and Single Point of Contact for a selected element.
• Continuously improve LSPS content and standards related to your specific element, including guidebooks, training materials, and maturity assessments.
• Participate in LSPS Global Community Meetings and collaborate with experts worldwide.
• Act as the global subject matter expert for your element, fostering a network of local Site SMEs.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance capabilities within the network.

Benefits

• Commitment to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• Building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree