Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist

Main Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Facilitates the Tier 1 Continuous Improvement (CI) process, ensuring consistent application of daily CI practices.
• Contributes to the Tier 2 Continuous Improvement (CI) process and ensures Tier 1 CI projects are in alignment with Tier 2 and site level priorities.
• Supports frontline teams in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving local improvement opportunities.

CI Project Coordination & Execution

• Coordinates CI project prioritization and resourcing efforts in collaboration with CI leadership and functional stakeholders.
• Executes CI projects under guidance, ensuring adherence to approved scope, timelines, and objectives.
• Supports delivery of sustainable improvements aligned with safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Performs data collection, validation, and analysis to support problem solving and decision making.
• Uses data to identify trends, confirm root causes, and measure improvement impact.
• Supports development of metrics and visual management tools.

Kaizen & Value Stream Mapping

• Leads and supports Kaizen events, workshops, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supports Value Stream Mapping (VSM) efforts to identify waste, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Aids teams in translating Kaizen and VSM outcomes into actionable improvement plans.

Safety, Quality, and Efficiency Improvements

• Drives local-level improvements that enhance safety performance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Ensures CI initiatives improve process reliability, right-first-time performance, and waste reduction.
• Balances efficiency improvements with regulatory compliance and product quality expectations.

Collaboration & Communication

• PARTNERS WITH MANUFACTURING, QUALITY, ENGINEERING, AND CI TEAMS TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS.
• COMMUNICATES PROGRESS, RISKS, AND OUTCOMES OF CI ACTIVITIES TO STAKEHOLDERS.
• SHARES BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED ACROSS TEAMS.

Continuous Improvement Culture

• PROMOTES A CULTURE OF STRUCTURED PROBLEM SOLVING, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
• SUPPORTS CI CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT BY COACHING TEAM MEMBERS ON CI TOOLS AND METHODOLOGIES.
• CONTRIBUTES TO STANDARDIZATION AND CONTINUOUS ENHANCEMENT OF CI PROCESSES AND PRACTICES.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Science).
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in GxP-regulated manufacturing (pharma, biotech, or medical device).
• Knowledge: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent, knowledge of (People) Change Management methodologies, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Competencies: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence without direct authority, effective facilitator of cross-functional teams, advanced analytical and structured problem-solving skills, results-oriented execution capability, strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills, collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving capabilities, expertise in DMAIC methodology, ability to lead teams in complex problem-solving, effective project management and project portfolio management skills, ability to manage a matrixed resource pool, working understanding of manufacturing finances, ability to develop business cases and assess financial project impact.