Associate Director, Lean Transformation/Continuous Improvement (Business Consult

* Partner with and consult business unit leaders and their leadership teams to develop plans and execute performance improvement activities in line with organizational priorities* Develop Lean management and people development plans and processes* Utilize various Lean tools, techniques and apply GMPS standards to diagnose, analyze and improve business processes* Provide teaching and coaching to effectively transfer Lean skills into the organization for the development of Lean Leaders* Self-manage projects and teams, mitigate risks, allocate resources, and drive on time completion of initiatives and deliver intended results.* Develop visual controls and effective management systems to make problems visible, respond with urgency, effectively break down complex problems, lead root cause analysis, and develop effective countermeasures. 8 Step Problem Solving is the working standard.* Build trust and develop new relationships with internal and external clients and effectively coach senior leaders and E2E/IP Managers to collaborate and achieve successful outcomes at site/regional/global levels.* Leverage digital and data capabilities to properly measure, visualize and analyze information to support operations improvement.* Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (engineering, business, supply chain, sciences)* Experience analyzing complex processes or end-to-end supply chains and driving timely process improvement* Hands-on application of Lean tools and techniques not limited to standardized work, scientific problem solving, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, production leveling, SMED, 5S-Visual Factory* Experience applying consultative skills: ability to influence decision making, ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to shop floor working teams)* Project management skills (demonstrated experience in managing large project teams)* Coaching / Teaching: Proven experience in coaching and equipping others to apply lean methods and tools. Changing mindsets and behaviors to achieve a continuous improvement philosophy* Ways of Working include: 1) Win as One Team, 2) Focus on What Matters, 3) Act with Urgency, 4) Experiment Learn & Adapt, 5) Embrace Diversity & Inclusion, 6) Speak Up & Be Open Minded* Solid business acumen, proven team building skills, exceptionally good listening skills, results oriented, strong analytical skills, and prior process improvement experience* Experience in operations management, manufacturing, or related disciplines.* Experience in a Vaccines or Sterile pharmaceutical environment.* Secondary degree in supply chain or business administration* Extensive Lean application experience or deep understanding and successful application of the Toyota Production System (TPS).* Excellent skills using IT applications to organize and analyze data (MS-Access, MS-Excel, Minitab, PowerBI)**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr