Senior Manager, Operational Excellence Programs & Capabilities

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Operational Excellence (OpEx) Devens Biologics Operations, the OpEx Senior Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and upskilling employees utilizing OpEx programs.  These programs will support the identification of cost savings opportunities, increased process efficiency, and drive continuous improvement within the Devens Biologics Operations. This will be accomplished by promoting the use of Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Problem-Solving methodologies to achieve department goals & objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to Operational Excellence (OpEx) programs in the Devens Biologics Operations Site that will increase process efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve general cycle times.
• Support the improvement of the ideation intake processes for cost savings opportunities (Value Capture), the Continuous Improvement Framework and the OpEx Road Map execution.
• Provide and maintain a framework for functional and department leaders to identify, sponsor and coach continuous improvement activities across the site.
• Accelerate and strengthen the foundational OpEx Capabilities to the Devens Biologics Operations Site employees via the introduction, execution and maintenance of Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green & Black Belt Projects, and Certifications Programs
• Provide and coordinate forums for training & coaching of Project Management, Change Management, Agile / Scrum and Problem-Solving methodologies.
• Embed OpEx Foundational skills in “The Way We Work” by monitoring and assessing the utilization of OpEx foundational skills (e.g., 5S, Gemba Walks, Visual Management tools, Process Maps, Standard Work, Kaizens events and problem solving) across the Devens Bio Operations.
• Perform structured assessments of the Tier and Obeya meetings (both physical and digital boards) at all levels of the site to identify improvement opportunities in alignment with site strategy. 
• Collaborate with Devens Biologics PMO to manage the Continuous Improvement project portfolio to ensure appropriate cost/benefit analysis and assessment. 
• Collaborate with Devens Biologics Operations departments and the Digital Plant (IT) team to develop, enhance or deploy pertinent KPIs / metrics for Devens Biologics Operations to drive improved performance.
• Collaborate with OpEx practitioners at the Deven Biologics Site to participate as needed in site Kaizen events and other OpEx initiatives in the Biologics Operating Unit.
• Coordinate the communication of OpEx achievements and initiatives via multiple forums including Site Community of Practice, OpEx posters sessions, Devens newsletter, Site Leadership Team certification reviews, Town Halls, etc.
• Provide specific tools and lean technique training as required by the business.
• Keep up to date on best practices and improvement opportunities in OpEx by networking within the Devens site, campus, GPS Biologics Operating Unit and Global GPS OpEx team.

Qualifications & Experience:

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellence in business change management processes and project management skills is needed. 
• Strong communication/presentation skills with ability to tailor the message to the key stakeholders for effective impact and influence. 
• Complete varied and complex assignments with little direction.  Ability to integrate their work with that of other functions with strategic objectives. 
• Interpersonal/facilitation skills necessary to interface with and influence all levels of the organizatio