Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

Job Information

Number

ICIMS-2025-9311

Job function

Manufacturing

Job type

Full-time

Location

Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

Under limited oversight by Senior Management, develops strategy, implements, and leads Lean and Six Sigma training activities on a site; manages internal and external resources to establish and grow LSS initiatives at the business unit level. May lead additional group(s) such as the Manufacturing Process Science group or others, based on the site needs.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Works with cross functional leadership teams to develop projects and metrics for any special groups such as the Manufacturing Process Science group to mitigate risk in manufacturing areas with high complexity; may span across multiple divisions / sites
• Mentors Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Leadership and other pertinent teams in Value Stream Mapping, SPC and One Piece Flow and other LSS / LEAN tools to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost as linked to the Corporate or Operations goals and objectives
• Lead and coach the LSS team and create 3-5 year roadmap for Bedford Operations that will be integrated with annual company and departmental goals
• The Senior Manager, Operational Excellence is the resident expert in the application of Lean and Six Sigman tools and methodologies
• As necessary, assumes project lead roles where business criticality or complexity requires in depth skill set or knowledge base
• Works with teams to maintain records to clearly indicate problem solving techniques and decisions
• Responsible for coordinating regional Cost & Quality program and presentations
• Develop and track operational KPI's & projects
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking / Key relationships

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position :

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and / or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities :

Travel requirements :

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, mental / physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com

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