Director, Continuous Improvement

Director Continuous Improvement

Position Summary:

• 100% on-site

St. Petersburg is our primary soft gel development and manufacturing facility in North America with capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. Within the Catalent network we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.

The Continuous Improvement & Technology group (local and global) is responsible for building expertise establishing predictable and consistent processes focusing on business priorities and accelerating new technologies. The site CI&T group is charged with the responsibility of developing and imbedding the skills and behaviors that will result in a sustainable continuous improvement culture within the St. Petersburg facility with focus on standardization simplification and rapid adoption of best practices.

The Continuous Improvement Director is responsible for driving continuous improvement (CI) efforts at the site. Reporting to the General Manager this person is a dedicated resource responsible for operational transformation through the use of LEAN six sigma and other advanced problem-solving tools.

The Role:

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities throughout the organization by routinely studying the GEMBA reviewing site metrics gathering Voice of the Customer data etc.

• Lead prioritize and select projects that leverage LEAN six sigma tools to drive improvements through the hierarchy of Safety Quality Delivery and Cost.

• Partner with process owners and teams to build a Continuous Improvement culture by enabling data-driven problem solving and supporting projects through the full PDCA lifecycle.

• Coach and mentor LEAN Six Sigma Project Leaders to complete projects by identifying and eliminating barriers

• Model advanced problem-solving and LEAN Leader behavior and propagate that behavior at the local site level

• Coordinate with Global and Regional Deployment Leaders regarding project status issues and accomplishments

• Network and collaborate with other CI Leaders/Managers/Directors to share best practices

• Manage Black Belts within traditional reporting structure to include oversight of certification and career development; Design develop and deliver site-appropriate LEAN Six Sigma training

• Contribute to Black Belt candidate identification and selection offer recruiting/promotion recommendations and conduct Performance Management for the positions directly reporting to this position

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• BS or BA degree in Engineering Business Science or equivalent job experience is required.

• 7 years continuous improvement experience. 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred with prior supervisory and management responsibilities.

• Must have experience with advanced problemsolving (LEAN six sigma) and change-management methodologies consistent with establishing a culture of continuous improvement

• Exemplary interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of the organization

• Must be a results-oriented Change-Agent; a skilled facilitator adept at influence negotiation and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrated team leadership and project-management skills and able to work under deadlines and handle multiple and detail-oriented tasks

• Experience applying LEAN and six sigma techniques in a manufacturing and business environment. (Black Belt or LEAN Master Certification desired but not mandatory)

• Experience with data collection and reporting and proficient in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel Access Word PowerPoint Visio and statistical analysis software (e.g. Minitab JMP etc.)

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL GOLD LEAD Now GM Excellence and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience

Why you should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

• Diverse inclusive culture

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives

• Dynamic fast-paced work environment.

• Community engagement and green initiatives

• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual

• Medical dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

• Tuition Reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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