Operational Excellence Specialist

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Avid Bioservices is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to support the implementation of Avid Performance System (APS) practices and assist in the execution of continuous improvement activities. This early-career role involves documenting processes, gathering data, identifying operational inefficiencies, and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools under guidance. The position contributes to Avid’s growth by supporting value-creation activities, improving process consistency, and reinforcing standard Lean practices while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and cGMP compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, or a related function within a biomanufacturing or regulated environment
Exposure to or participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Foundational knowledge of GMP and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to support decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
Experience with process mapping and documentation tools (e.g., Visio).

Nice To Haves

Formal Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow Belt preferred).
Experience using Microsoft Lists, Smartsheet, or similar workflow and project-tracking tools.
Familiarity with change management principles in regulated or cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

Support Operational Excellence priorities in collaboration with cross functional partners, ensuring alignment with defined objectives.
Apply basic Lean principles and tools to assist with daily improvement activities and contribute to continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and efficiency to support data driven decision making.
Support continuous improvement projects using introductory Lean Six Sigma, project coordination, and basic change management practices under the direction of OE leadership.
Utilize foundational Root Cause Analysis tools to support investigations related to deviations, OOS results, and CAPAs, helping identify effective corrective and preventive actions.
Assist in deploying Lean process improvements across workflows for testing, documentation, systems, and internal SLAs while maintaining compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
Help prepare, coordinate, and facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
Reinforce Lean principles and standard improvement tools with functional teams to support adoption and sustainment of improved processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to document current and future state processes and support implementation and monitoring of improvements.
Minimal travel may be required for site visits and stakeholder meetings.