Director, Operational Excellence (OpEx)

Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

392d • $174,000 - $254,000

About The Position

The Director of Operational Excellence (OpEx) at Ferring Pharmaceuticals is responsible for partnering with site leadership and the global operational excellence network to create and implement operational excellence programs that align with the company's objectives. This role focuses on building OpEx capabilities, coaching employees, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and Lean practices within the organization. The Director will also work to enhance overall organizational competencies and ensure processes are efficient and effective.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience working in manufacturing operations/OpEx role
• Hands-on, technical aptitude with highly automated processing equipment
• Experience in a mature lean or six sigma culture preferred (ie. Toyota, P&G, Pfizer, etc)
• Proven track record of deploying a range of tools/approaches to improve operational performance
• Experience with operational excellence tools such as Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Maintenance Excellence and Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Green/Black Belt Six Sigma or Lean expert certification preferred

Nice To Haves

• Pharma experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Design and execute on OpEx strategy to support company objectives
• Act as change agent and promote continuous improvement culture into daily work through standard work, meeting effectiveness, root cause analysis, and process mapping
• Drive Lean, OpEx strategies across cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor and support employees in achievement of initiatives
• Diagnose and solve recurring issues with process equipment setup, changeover, and reliability
• Develop internal change leaders to enhance continuous improvement competencies and skill sets
• Partner with operations to identify areas of process improvement and execute projects and best practices
• Identify and capture business needs through communication with stakeholders
• Set direction and provide frameworks through which operational objectives can be delivered.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree