Director, Operational Excellence role at Lonza Walkersville leading site's Lean Transformation and driving culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in operations, continuous improvement, or manufacturing leadership roles.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
- Extensive understanding of operations, including people leadership, organizational development, financial acumen, and supply chain management.
- Proven success leading large-scale Lean Transformations in complex manufacturing environments.
- Deep expertise in Lean Leadership, continuous improvement, standardization, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience developing performance metrics, balanced scorecards, and analytical models that drive data-based decision-making.
- Strong background in operational and CAPEX project governance, including planning and execution oversight.
- In-depth knowledge of biologics, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing under cGMP and US/EU regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, act decisively, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Medical and dental coverage
- 401k plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)