Lean Specialist

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.; St. Austell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer located in St. Austell seeks a Lean Improvement Leader to direct Lean strategies, support training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing. Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is essential, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers opportunities to lead impactful improvements in cost, quality, and flexibility.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience within manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated operational improvement required.
• Experience in applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Direct Lean strategic improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in deploying Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Develop and maintain lean metrics and documentation.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Project management

People skills

Problem solving

Power BI

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or engineering

Tools

Power BI

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Summary

Directs the Lean strategic improvement initiatives. Works in conjunction with Sr. Leadership Team and the Process Excellence team to support the overall vision and drive improvements to ensure the processes meet present and future requirements for improvements in cost, quality, delivery, growth, and flexibility to achieve facilities and corporate goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training on Lean philosophies and tools to the entire organization.
• Organize and facilitate Kaizen / RIE (Rapid Improvements Events).
• Lead cross functional teams in deploying lean/sigma methods of continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain meaningful lean metrics, status update reporting, and documentation of identified and implemented projects.
• Monitors and reports on all savings and Lean activities monthly using standard reporting templates.
• Facilitates the development, follow through and adjustment of a lean strategic plan for the site.
• Assesses and reports on plant progress to keep implementation on track.
• Leads and manages site DMAIC program.
• Works closely with other Lean Leaders to identify opportunities for Best Practices sharing between sites.
• Assures ongoing Lean and DMAIC training for all employees as required/necessary.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Identifies and removes barriers to success.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a discipline related to business, operations, technical, mechanical, or industrial engineering required

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience within manufacturing environment, production leadership and demonstrated operational improvement required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Power BI and IOT experience is essential
• Must be self-motivated, must have excellent people skills, written and verbal communication, problem solving, coaching, training, relationship building, managing resistance and project management skills.
• Ability to motivate others through strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Proven project management, organization and Lean-Sigma skills specifically applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies encompassing FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), DMAIC (Design-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control), COPQ (Cost Of Poor Quality) and DFSS (Design For Six Sigma).
• Practical and successful lean sigma implementation experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and working knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing, and process automation, ISO9000, FDA and cGMP requirements
• Trained in Lean philosophy, and experience in applying Lean tools and techniques

License and Certifications

• Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods; stand on concrete floors for long duration
• Able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. #LI-AS1