Job Description
<font class="bold">Job Description:</font>As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.As <b>Director, Operational Excellence (OpEx) you</b> will partner with site leadership team, and global operational excellence network to create and implement operational excellence programs in support of company's objectives. This role will build OpEx capabilities and provide coaching and expertise increasing overall organization competencies. The role will also be responsible for driving right first time at the site and implementing a Lean Culture at the site.With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by <i>Fast Company</i>, and honored by <i>Fortune</i> with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.<b>Responsibilities<i>:</i></b><ul><li>Design and execute on OpEx strategy to support company objectives</li><li>Act as change agent and promote continuous improvement culture into daily work through standard work, meeting effectiveness, root cause analysis, and process mapping.</li><li>Drive Lean, OpEx strategies a cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement. Coach, mentor and support employees in achievement of initiatives.</li><li>Diagnose and solve recurring issues with process equipment setup, changeover, and reliability.</li><li>Develop internal change leaders to enhance continuous improvement competencies and skills sets</li><li>Partner with operations to identify areas of process improvement and execute projects and best practices</li><li>Identify and capture business needs through communication with stakeholders</li><li>Set direction and provide frameworks through which operational objectives can be delivered.</li></ul><b>Requirements:</b><ul><li>BS in Engineering or related discipline.</li><li>10+ years of progressive leadership experience working in manufacturing operations/OpEx role.</li><li>Hands-on, technical aptitude with highly automated processing equipment.</li><li>Pharma experience preferred, but not required.</li><li>Experience in a mature lean or six sigma culture preferred (ie. Toyota, P&G, Pfizer, etc).</li><li>Proven track record of deploying a range of tools/approaches to improve operational performance</li><li>Experience with operational excellence tools such as Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Maintenance Excellence and Root Cause Analysis.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong teamwork, and interpersonal skills</li><li>Green/Black Belt Six Sigma or Lean expert certification preferred</li><li>Comfortable working in matrix environment</li></ul><b>Physical Requirements:</b><ul><li>Must be able to move freely throughout the manufacturing plant, including navigating stairs, confined spaces, and elevated platforms.</li><li>Ability to stand or walk for extended periods while conducting process evaluations, leading inspections, or overseeing operational improvements.</li><li>Willingness to work in manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and occasional industrial elements such as dust or fumes.</li><li>Compliance with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements,