Operational Excellence Specialist

Cambrex•Charles City, IA

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Specialist will be responsible for assisting with and leading the business activities required to administer and effectively implement Six Sigma methodologies in various areas of the manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Previous experience in Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, or related improvement programs. Certified Black Belt strongly preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize, lead, and execute multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in use and application of windows based software including Word, Excel, Power Point, database programming
BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Minitab experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Specialist will be responsible for assisting and guiding CCC Project Team Leaders in the utilization of Six Sigma methodologies to improve safety, quality, cycle times, profit margins, and customer satisfaction.
Provide oversight and guidance to small and large group CCC Project Team Leaders.
Assess, monitor, and report the financial impact of process changes.
Support Lean Six Sigma training of coworkers to a level which will allow process improvements to be a natural automatic part of each job, thus annually generating additional cash by creating a six sigma culture, or way of doing business at CCC.
Ability to collaboratively and efficiently drive multiple projects with aggressive timelines.
All employees are required to adhere to DEA, EPA, FDA and cGMP regulations as they relate to the operation of the Company; and to adhere to all company safety rules and procedures. All employees are expected to report to work regularly and promptly. Other duties relating to departmental mission, not specifically detailed in this section may be assigned.