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Manufacturing Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Job Location:

Holly Springs, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Position Overview

Drive operational excellence across our manufacturing this role youll lead our Continuous Improvement (CI) and 5S programsgoverning intake review monitoring and reporting of CI initiatives while delivering hands-on training and coaching to manufacturing teams. You will champion 5S education (sort straighten standardize sustain) across all factories to build a culture of safety quality and efficiency.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs North Carolina. By end of 2025 well open North Americas largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility offering drug substance production fill-finish and packaging under one roof.

Were looking for passionate mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine cure or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and were proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose energy and drivewhat we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine Lets transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs North Carolina combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleighs thriving tech scene making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare electronics business innovation and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit: Description

During Project Phase:

Support operational readiness initiatives as well as site commissioning and qualification efforts.

Act as a process subject matter expert supporting troubleshooting in your respective area(s).
Coordinate batch planning including process template creation and manage preventive maintenance (PM) imports and schedules.
Maintain current and accurate documentation ensuring timely updates of records (including redlines and process improvements).
Coordinate non-batch activities such as changeovers PMs and column packing.
Assist in inventory management and support the effective use of SAP for manufacturing operations.
Support technology transfer activities within the manufacturing domain.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and cGMP requirements in the manufacturing environment.
Manage perform initiate or support change management records investigations corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and continuous improvement (CI) activities.
Identify and drive improvement projects in drug substance manufacturing to reduce waste improve flow and enhance reliability.
Assist and support inspections and audits helping to ensure a state of readiness and compliance.

Continuous Improvement and 5S Governance:

Lead intake prioritization and reporting of CI initiatives with clear KPIs and benefit tracking.
Deliver targeted training and education for CI and 5S coaching Manufacturing Associates on sort and straighten and standardizing/sustaining best practices across all factories.
Partner with cross-functional teams to embed standard work visual management and daily tiered accountability.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of related experience OR
Associates degree preferably in life sciences or engineering with 8 years of direct experience OR
Bachelors degree preferably in life sciences or engineering with 6 years of direct experience OR
Equivalent military experience/training

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

Previous experience leading CI and 5S programs
Lean certification
Strong cGMP manufacturing operations experience
Understanding of operations sequence and cadence of activities
Prior experience in updating and creating manufacturing documents per schedule
Previous experience leading CI and 5S programs; Lean certification preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management and prioritization
Agility in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot and adjust plans
Critical thinking and superior problem-solving abilities
A team-first mindset and the ability to work effectively in a global cross-functional environment building strong relationships

Ready to build a world-class manufacturing systemand sustain it Apply now to lead the charge in CI and 5S excellence.

To all agencies: Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring promotion and advancement compensation benefits and training regardless of nationality age gender sexual orientation or gender identity race ethnicity religion political creed ideology national or social origin disability veteran status etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ().

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