For nearly 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Continuous Improvement Lead to drive improvement projects by working directly with all stakeholders including Operators on the plant floor. The ideal candidate will have a background in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, with experience coaching and mentoring teams to solve problems and implement process improvements. This role is a member of the Production team, collaborating cross functionally with manufacturing teams, manufacturing support teams, and site leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing areas. Will also plan a key leadership role in CI projects in other areas across the site. Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and present recommendations to senior leadership Oversight for training, introduction and optimization of lean tools and processes across the site such as 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Meeting Effectiveness, Gemba and Kaizen. Lead value stream mapping workshop in order to identify and drive improvement projects Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Develop 3-5 Year C.I. Strategic Plan in conjunction Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capabilities Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization Demonstrated ability to drive change and foster a culture of continuous improvement A strong sense of prioritization and time management Ability to prioritize work, influence team members to execute, and measure success Overall success leads to annual P&L financial savings target and execution of plans for process improvement Work with Operators and area leaders to implement Lean and Six Sigma tools Coach and train plant floor teams to improve processes Identify and eliminate inefficiencies to drive operational excellence
Job Qualifications
Education: B.S./B.A./M.S. or equivalent in engineering and/or related discipline. Formal Black Belt Qualification or experience of oversight of signification continuous improvement change programs is desired. Experience: 6+ years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure: PMP or project management experience. Six Sigma green belt or black belt certification a plus. Other: Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated computer skills (data input, word processing) required. Experience with project management software and tools such as Microsoft project, smart sheet or similar. Extensive experience in biotech industry in process development, process scale up, tech transfer and manufacturing. Experience in the design, installation, and operations of GMP processes and equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange accurate information in these situations. Ability to move about the manufacturing environment, including operating within clean rooms and other controlled areas
Work Environment
The employee must be able to follow site safety procedures as they will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $130,000 – $145,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.
Competencies
Collaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.
Own – We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.
Lead – We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.
Care – We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.
About Microbial SolutionsOur Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.
About Charles RiverCharles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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