Operational Excellence Lead at AMPAC Fine Chemicals

Rancho Cordova, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Events, Change Management, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Chemical Manufacturing, Executive Presentations, Continuous Improvement, Mentoring, Coaching, Process Mapping, Performance Metrics, Project Management, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, ROI Analysis

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Operational Excellence Lead Job Code: KOE75 Job Family: Operational Excellence Job Function: Job Category: Individual Contributor FLSA Status: E JOB SUMMARY The OE, Lead is responsible for aligning business operations with the company's mission by driving strategic planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as a key consultant and business partner to leadership, identifying and executing initiatives that improve processes, enhance efficiency, and support sustainable growth across the organization. Working across departments such as R&D, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Business Development, the OE Leader acts as a change agent and problem solver. They deliver measurable results through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, lead and mentor belt-level professionals, and contribute to the broader Operational Excellence strategy across sites and business units. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver site-wide Operational Excellence (OE) strategies aligned with corporate goals. * Collaborate with Finance and Manufacturing to produce forecasting models, executive presentations, and performance updates. * Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and Six Sigma projects (DMAIC, A3, PDCA, etc.). * Mentor and coach Green Belts and Yellow Belts; train team members on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. * Identify and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives with demonstrable ROI; act as liaison to Finance for impact validation. * Contribute to business development efforts, including RFP design and client-facing executive representation. * Serve as a bridge across cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, PM) to align deliverables, scope, timelines, and client engagement. * Support PMO activities to ensure project delivery and long-term sustainability of improvements. * Facilitate mapping and analysis of business processes and support the development of standard work practices. * Lead change management efforts, gaining stakeholder buy-in and driving cultural adoption of OE practices. * Monitor and report on key metrics across functional teams to drive accountability and performance improvements. * Coordinate with sister organizations to align on current book of business and strategic opportunities. DISCLAIMER May perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelors degree in Science/Engineering degree preferred * 5+ years experience in a Lean Six sigma focused role * 10+ years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment COMPETENCIES/SKILLS * Extensive experience in facilitating Kaizen events and coaching delivery of improvement projects * Change management * Strong communication skills * Ability to collaborate with senior leaders across a variety of professions, countries, languages, and chemical industry aptitudes * In-depth knowledge of chemical manufacturing best practices, industry norms, and current market trends * Ability to produce and present executive level presentations, operational executive summaries, and business updates/guides for executives and board members CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES * Black Belt Certified (ideally master black belt) WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit employment-at-will rights at any time.

Responsibilities

The Operational Excellence Lead is responsible for aligning business operations with the company's mission through strategic planning and continuous improvement. They act as a key consultant to leadership, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency and support sustainable growth across the organization.