Senior Manager, Lean Deployment

Responsibilities

• Partner with the site leadership team to develop and execute the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap.
• Lead focused transformation efforts in key areas of the site(s).
• Apply Structured Problem Solving and/or Value Stream Mapping to facilitate and lead groups through analysis, improvement planning, and implementation.
• Improve and install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of the factory.
• Charter, plan, and facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
• Analyze and improve transaction‑based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools, including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
• Coach, build, and grow the skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous Improvement.
• Challenge current thinking to drive a higher level of sustainable results.
• Demonstrate knowledge sharing (leading practices, benchmarking) from across Waters and outside the organization.
• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives.
• Support opportunities at other sites or outside manufacturing as appropriate.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to engage leaders and shop floor employees in deploying Lean methodologies.
• Ability to drive both process and cultural transformation in an organization.
• A track record of sustainable results.
• Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing operations.
• Experience in deploying a Lean Operating System in a manufacturing environment achieving breakthrough results in safety, quality, productivity, and supply agility.
• Experience with end‑to‑end value stream improvement using tools such as SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, and standard work.
• Lean/Six‑Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, self‑directed, and the ability to make independent decisions; bias toward action.
• Capable of positively influencing people at all levels in the organization.
• Competent in the use of advanced statistical and Six‑Sigma techniques preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training and experience preferred.
• Experience with Visio and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drive improvements.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Experience with regulated markets (e.g., FDA).
• Extensive experience in high‑complexity, multi‑level BOM structured products (preferred).

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