Operational Excellence Specialist

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

As an Operational Excellence Specialist within the Life Science Production System (LSPS) deployment team, you will be instrumental in facilitating the integration and sustained, value-driven application of LSPS across the Jaffrey site. Your role is crucial in managing change and establishing a site-wide standard for empowering practices that promote innovation and deliver tangible impact. Duties include:

• Ensure effective, sustained use of LSPS tools across the Jaffrey site to drive production system integration.
• Build deep expertise in LSPS criteria and expectations to improve system maturity and impact.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and global partners to support innovation and maintain LSPS standards.
• Communicate clearly and effectively at all organizational levels to convey information, manage expectations, and enable change.
• Use digital tools to analyze data, communicate insights, and drive informed actions.
• Lead and deliver process improvement projects with measurable results and on-time execution.
• Coach and mentor teams to support continuous improvement and sustain long-term practices.
• Conduct progress reviews and share best practices to ensure accountability, performance improvement, and alignment.

Who You Are 

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment 
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment 
• Lead and manage change initiatives effectively 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies, including TIM WOODS

• Self-driven individual with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and work collaboratively across teams 
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions
• Experience in facilitating workshops and training sessions
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management methodologies, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and experience using PowerBI, PowerApps, and Smartsheets.

Pay Range for this position: $92,700.00-$139,100.00 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.  

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!