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StandardAero

Director, Operations

Miami, FL

This role will also have direct responsibility for the Production Planning including Master ... Drive operational excellence through lean principles (standard work, visual management, flow, pull ...

StandardAero

Director, Operations

Miami, FL · On-site

This role will also have direct responsibility for the Production Planning including Master ... Drive operational excellence through lean principles (standard work, visual management, flow, pull ...

Lund Boats

Director of Operations

Edgewater, FL · On-site

$118K - $174K/yr

As part of the talented Boston Whaler team, we are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead ... Proven success implementing Lean systems and leading cultural transformation. * Strong ...

Brunswick

Director of Operations

Edgewater, FL · On-site

$118K - $174K/yr

As part of the talented Boston Whaler team, we are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead ... Proven success implementing Lean systems and leading cultural transformation. * Strong ...

Danaher

Operations Director

Deland, FL

The Operations Director is responsible for oversight of activities in production and manufacturing ... Promote, lead and coach others in the use of DBS tools and lean concepts to improve ...

Danaher

Operations Director

Deland, FL · On-site

The Operations Director is responsible for oversight of activities in production and manufacturing ... Promote, lead and coach others in the use of DBS tools and lean concepts to improve ...

Berkley

Director, Process Optimization

Jacksonville, FL

$138K - $197K/yr

Lean Six Sigma qualification preferred. PMP Certification preferred. Education Requirement Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, IT, or related field. Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept ...

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A Director of Lean is responsible for leading process improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement within an organization. They collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement Lean principles, identify opportunities for optimization, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role often involves training employees, analyzing workflows, and ensuring that Lean strategies align with business objectives.

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A Director Lean is primarily responsible for leading company-wide initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity improvement using Lean methodologies. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, providing leadership for Lean project teams, and training employees at all levels on Lean practices. Common challenges include overcoming resistance to change, ensuring consistent buy-in across departments, and sustaining long-term improvement results. Success in this position requires both strategic vision and hands-on problem-solving to deliver measurable value and support an ongoing culture of continuous improvement.

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Manager, Six Sigma Lean

West Pharmaceutical Services

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

West Pharmaceutical Services rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The Lean Manager is responsible for leading lean transformation for the site and will be a strategic business partner to site leadership. The manager will be accountable for and overseeing the implementation of sustainable improvements and will be responsible for measuring and reporting results to ensure change initiatives deliver expected business results. The Lean Manager will drive successful implementation of improvement projects across the sites enabling growth and drive profitability. This position requires the handling of formal and informal Lean Manufacturing training and coaching on a day-to-day basis. The Lean Manager in this position is responsible for driving sustainable improvements in quality, delivery/lead time, and operational efficiencies that are tied to leadership goals. This role also includes presenting a professional appearance in line with the following job responsibilities as well as presenting a professional attitude.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports.
  • Drives targeted, sustainable improvement by leveraging consulting skills and change management processes
  • Create strategic plans to eliminate waste within the business unit by utilizing lean processes, metrics, cost savings, best demonstrated practices and enterprise resource management. Works with all departments to support utilization of and training in these techniques and programs.
  • Guides all lean system initiatives at the site and works with Site leadership and regional peers on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool.
  • Ensure that workplace process improvements are visible, that savings are tracked, validated and posted.
  • Assist in the training and guidance for champions, team leaders and members to develop and implement Lean action plans, and in the transfer of technology and lean initiatives to other West plants.
  • Sets up and/or participates in continuous improvement teams related to establishing a process or process improvement.
  • Ensures successful kaizen events by installing and ensuring commitment to the kaizen process which includes 1) planning of kaizen with a dynamic funnel process, 2) kaizen execution, and 3) sustainment of kaizen
  • Serve as a regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various Lean/Process Improvement activities
  • Serve as a member of the site leadership team and participate in the decision-making process.
  • Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree BS in Business, Engineering, or equivalent required

Work Experience
  • Minimum 8 years required
  • 5 years minimum experience in lean manufacturing. Prior experience implementing and/or being part of developing and maintaining a Lean Manufacturing production environment, implementing and/or part of developing and maintaining an ISO certified manufacturing facility strongly preferred preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leading process improvement projects in manufacturing environment preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proficient in Lean, including Kaizen (continuous improvement design and facilitation)
  • Excellent communication skills; comfortable in front of all levels of the organization, as well as external customers.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Experience using process improvement tools.
  • Capable of working independently under ambiguous and/or changing conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to function independently in a high-impact position, with deadline and resource constraints.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across disciplines and integrate all aspects of business as they impact development projects, including negotiation of scope, roles and responsibilities, specifications, timelines, and resources up, across, and down in the organization.

License and Certifications
  • Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Requirements
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to stand on concrete floors for long durations
  • Ability to clearly communicate and understand spoken communication
  • Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.
  • Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.

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