Sr Manager, Operational Excellence

Job Description Summary

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.

Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating growing antibiotic resistance.

Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

The Sr Manager, Operational Excellence will lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across Augusta Life Sciences US OpCo I LLC's operations, focusing on optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring sustainable high performance. This role is critical in fostering a culture of operational excellence and delivering tangible business results.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational excellence strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Lead and facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement projects across various departments, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and R&D.
• Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement through data analysis, process mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Champion the adoption of best practices, tools, and methodologies for process optimization and waste reduction.
• Develop and deliver training programs on operational excellence principles, tools, and techniques to employees at all levels.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and report progress to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department heads and teams to ensure successful project execution and sustainment of improvements.
• Act as a change agent, influencing and motivating teams to embrace continuous improvement and a problem-solving mindset.
• Manage and mentor a team of operational excellence professionals (if applicable), fostering their development and growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in operational excellence methodologies and technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or process improvement roles
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing complex improvement projects with measurable results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
• Experience with change management principles and techniques
• Ability to travel as required

• Master's degree (in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field)
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma
• Experience specifically within the life sciences or a highly regulated industry

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