As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.



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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Partner with the site leadership team to develop and execute the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap.

• Lead focused transformation efforts in key areas of the site(s).

• Apply Structured Problem Solving and/or Value Stream Mapping to facilitate and lead groups through analysis, improvement planning, and implementation.

• Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of the factory.

• Charter, plan, and facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor.

• Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings.

• Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.

• Coach, build, and grow the skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous Improvement.

• Challenge current thinking to drive a higher level of sustainable results.

• Demonstrate knowledge sharing (leading practices, benchmarking) from across Waters (Formerly BD) and outside of the organization.

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives.

• Support opportunities at other sites or outside manufacturing as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 10 + Years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred

• Ability to engage leaders and shop floor employees in deploying lean methodologies

• Able to drive both process and cultural transformation in an organization

• A track record of sustainable results

• Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing operations

• Experience in deploying a Lean Operating System in a manufacturing environment achieving breakthrough results in safety/quality/productivity/supply agility

• Experience with end-to-end value stream improvement with tools including, SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work, etc. preferred

• Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred

• Strong leadership skills, self-directed and the ability to make independent decisions; Bias towards action

• Capable of positively influencing people at all levels in the organization

• Competent in the use of advanced statistical and six-sigma techniques preferred

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training and experience preferred

• Experience with Visio and Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drive improvements

• Strong facilitation and c