Sr Manager, Operational Excellence- Manufacturing Process Improvement
Sr Manager, Operational Excellence- Manufacturing Process Improvement
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Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were not finished yet.
Join Kite as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Job Description
Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal - curing cancer. Every single day we seek to establish adirectline between thatpurposeand our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us in this mission
Seeking a motivated leader with an Operational Excellence (OE) mindset to drive OE initiatives at our cancer immunotherapy viral vector manufacturing site in Oceanside CA (MVP01). This role is part of the company-wide OE Network and will lead the development and implementation of OE programs across Technical Operations locally and throughout the network.
The OE Senior Manager plays a critical role in driving meaningful change by working directly with stakeholders employees and processes to embed a culture of excellence through hands on engagement and continuous improvement.
The Senior Manager demonstrates experience in applying continuous improvement techniques and producingresultsfor functions while assessing current business performance against Kite Pharmas businessplanfor a specific site and/or function. The Senior Manager partners with cross-functional teams to analyze findings recommend improvements and lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives. This role also trains staff and leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and reports to the Associate Director of Business Strategy & Operations. Please note: This an onsite role
Responsibilities of the Senior Manager of Operational Excellence include:
- Lead the development and execution of OE strategies to meet site goals track progress and escalate risks or barriers to success.
- Lead and coach teams in Lean methodologies including PDCA DMAIC root cause analysis FMEA Kaizen and mistake-proofing.
- Develop strategic and tactical plans KPIs and dashboards to measure and advance MVP01s OE program.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of improvement initiatives through strong cross-functional partnerships across Manufacturing F&E Quality Supply Chain and MSAT.
- Translate operational requirements into actionable improvement plans ensuring alignment with site and network goals.
- Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities by evaluating processes for waste cost savings benefit realization complexity and inefficiency.
- Ensure continuous improvement initiatives and site processes apply appropriate Lean/Six Sigma tools track benefits and celebrate success to reinforce a culture of excellence.
- Facilitate Lean leadership behaviors and daily management routines including visual management and tiered accountability structures.
- Own and continuously improve the sites Tiered Meeting Structure ensuring effective use of SQDEP metrics to drive performance escalate issues and foster accountability. Assess when changes are needed to enhance clarity flow and impact of tier meetings.
- Go to the work (Gemba) to observe engage and assess operational challenges firsthand applying Lean principles to identify opportunities for efficiency flow and problem-solving. Guide teams in implementing practical solutions that align with OE best practices such as 5S/6S visual management and standard work.
- Conduct Lean Maturity assessments and develop roadmaps for measurable improvement.
- Serve as a change agent by mentoring leaders and teams fostering servant leadership representing the site within the network and driving adoption of OE principles.
- Build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization by demonstrating emotional intelligence active listening and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Thrive in a dynamic fast-paced manufacturing environment by managing multiple priorities navigating ambiguity and driving results under pressure.
- Ensure sustainability of OE initiatives by embedding problem-solving capabilities and Lean thinking into daily operations and team behaviors.
- Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices across the site and broader manufacturing network.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate OR Masters degree with 0yearsof Operational Excellence and/or Strategyand/or Operations experience OR
- Masters degree with 6yearsof Operational Excellence and/or Strategyand/or Operations experience OR
- Bachelors degree with 8yearsof OperationalExcellenceand/orStrategyand/or Operations experience OR
- Associate degree with 10yearsof OperationalExcellenceand/orStrategyand/or Operations experience OR
- High School Diploma / GED with 12yearsof Operational Excellence and/or Strategyand/or Operations experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 years of Operational Excellence process improvement experience in a GMP regulated biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment ideally involving viral vector production or cell therapy operations.
- Proven track record of leading Operational Excellence initiatives in acomplex manufacturing setting with measurable impact on throughput yield and compliance.
- Deep understanding ofmanufacturing processes quality systems and regulatory requirements.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Kaizen Leader) with demonstrated application of tools such as DMAIC PDCA FMEA and root cause analysis in a manufacturing context.
- Experience implementing and sustainingLean Daily Management systems including tiered accountability visual management and standard work in a production environment.
- Strong facilitation and coaching skills with the ability to train manufacturing teams and leaders in OE methodologies and drive cultural transformation.
- Ability to navigate betweenstrategic planning and hands-on problem solving.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional improvement projects involving Manufacturing F&E Quality Supply Chain and Technical Operations.
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance tracking using tools such as Excel Power BI Smartsheet and other digital OE platforms.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Proactive and self-directed leader who consistently seeks out improvement opportunities and takes initiative without waiting for direction to implement impactful solutions.
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Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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