Director, Operational Excellence – OEE Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead a team while managing the execution of tasks that align with project, client, or business goals.

• Balance team leadership responsibilities with operational accountability, which includes coaching, performance management, and resource planning.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes within the established scope, timelines, and budget.

• Develop and implement Operational Excellence and Overall Equipment Effectiveness plans, and conduct OpEx and OEE assessments.

• Act as a subject matter expert in DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and OEE.

• Mentor project and client teams in the application of OpEx and OEE tools and methodologies.

• Lead cross-functional OpEx and OEE teams within biopharmaceutical facility settings.

• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor business success.

• Integrate OpEx and OEE enhancements into standardized work processes.

• Manage teams of approximately 10–20 individuals, setting milestone targets and driving business improvements.

• Develop and implement visual management systems.

• Influence clients to embrace bold, business-oriented strategies.

• Support financial performance, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, project planning, cost management, scheduling, and performance oversight.

• Travel domestically to accommodate client project requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory, or a related field, or equivalent experience in quality assurance, cGMP facility start-up, regulatory compliance, relevant military, and/or professional services.

• 13–16+ years of relevant direct experience.

• 7+ years of experience in GMP environments.

• Bio-Pharmaceutical experience in Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Packaging technologies.

• Experience in designing and implementing an Operational Excellence or Overall Equipment Effectiveness program.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing OpEx and OEE strategies and assessments.

• Expert knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba, and 5S methodologies.

• Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, and enabling project and client teams in OpEx and OEE tools.

• Experience leading OpEx and OEE initiatives and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to define, track, and monitor KPIs effectively.

• Experience in embedding improvements within standardized work processes.

• Experience in leading teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain departments.

• Proficient with tools, systems, and software platforms that support OpEx and OEE analysis and implementation.

• Black Belt certification in Operational Excellence or Six Sigma is highly preferred.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Willingness to travel domestically is required.

• A valid driver’s license is mandatory; candidates with an invalid driver’s license cannot be employed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time salaried position.

• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

• An equal opportunity workplace with a culturally diverse workforce.

• Substantial travel to support project and business needs.