Associate Director, Operational Excellence, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

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The Associate Director of Operational Excellence (OpEx) is primarily responsible for development and implementation of operational excellence systems and standards within the Devens Cell Therapy site. This leader will work across organizational boundaries to create and enable measured improvements in efficiency, cost of goods, error reduction and turnaround time. This role is responsible for driving a harmonized approach with and to the Cell Therapy Manufacturing network level by building relationships and by aligning the site to established network OpEx improvement framework.

Shifts Available:

Monday - Friday, Standard Working Hours

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy Operational Excellence tools, standards, and systems such as Kaizens, Value Stream Maps, Visual Management Systems, Lean Leadership and other key lean tools.
• Grow the Operations Excellence maturity level in the organization.
• Work with the Network CI team to develop and improve Operational Excellence standards and best practices.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to other members of the site management and OpEx teams.
• Analyze and identify process improvement opportunities and partner with key stakeholders to scope and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Evaluate and establish processes and systems with the goal of improving product quality, throughput/capacity, reduce costs, and/or reduce lead-time and cycle times.
• Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow, headcount and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of worker and equipment.
• Design and facilitate kaizens/workshops to understand current processes, conduct root cause analysis investigation, design future state and develop change plans.
• Conduct Gemba style process documentation and diagnostic activities.
• Work across all levels, from business leaders to front-line staff, to identify business impacts and support the development of change plans.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to ensure delivery of the project on time, on budget and to pre-defined quality level. Prepare project schedules, coordinate the execution of technical projects and develop presentations to disseminate progress, risks and status to project stakeholders and senior management.
• Act as a strategic member of the site Operational Leadership Team, modeling desired OpEx mindsets and behaviors while challenging the team to improve ways of work.
• Drive changes across the organization.
• Drive a performance management culture by developing and deploying tools and techniques that mobilize and develop individuals at all levels, encouraging cross-team collaboration to achieve positive results for the organization
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s performance across all Site functions through fostering cross functional relationships, decreasing redundant work, and development of continuous improvement strategies
• Assist with development and implementation of operational excellence roadmaps to drive continuous improvement and value flow
• Champion the strategic direction and transformation of Continuous Improvement b