Sr. Specialist, Operational Excellence
Sr. Specialist, Operational Excellence
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Job Description
Our Work Matters
At Kindeva we make products that save lives ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.
As a Senior Specialist Operational Excellence you will play a key role in driving performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across our Lexington manufacturing site. You will lead cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency reduce waste and enhance quality using Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies. Your ability to influence coach and collaborate will be critical in embedding operational excellence into our daily operations and ensuring long-term business success.
Responsibilities:
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
- Lead value stream mapping Kaizen events and other lean activities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
- Use Lean and Six Sigma tools to assess operations and implement sustainable improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain and Engineering to align on project goals and outcomes
- Develop and implement standard work and best practices for operational consistency
- Promote a continuous improvement culture through coaching and mentoring
Training and Change Enablement
- Coach and train employees at all levels on OE tools and concepts
- Support deployment of site-level OE strategies and cultural transformation initiatives
- Facilitate structured problem-solving and root cause investigations (e.g. A3s 5 Whys Fishbone)
Performance Monitoring and Analytics
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate process effectiveness
- Develop visual management systems and dashboards to support performance tracking
- Utilize data to identify trends drive decision-making and report project ROI
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure OE initiatives comply with cGMP and regulatory requirements
- Support CAPA and Change Control development related to performance improvement
- Contribute to OE documentation SOPs and standardization efforts across the site
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Business or a related field
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement projects
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without authority
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing
- Black Belt certification
- Familiarity with digital tools (Power BI operational dashboards)
- Experience training or coaching teams in Lean/Six Sigma tools
Physical Requirements:
- Specific vision requirements include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust and focus in order to read/understand/execute documentation as required by the position
- Employees are required to follow all cGMP and safety procedures
- The employee must wear all required safety equipment and perform assigned work in a safe manner
- Must use proper lifting techniques and be aware of hazards
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
