Operational Excellence Lead, Execution

Legend Biotech is seeking an Operational Excellence Lead, Execution as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ
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This position will be responsible for providing operational excellence leadership to the cGMP Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plant. This individual will partner with Raritan Site Leadership Team and various Technical Operation and Quality functions to support cell therapy operations through safe and compliant methodologies according to cGMP requirements. The role will require proven leadership and expertise that drives effective communication, coordination and collaboration across relevant cross functional groups to establish a strong continuous improvement and problem‑solving culture and project management to enable robust production, testing and release of product to patients.

• Plans, leads, develops, provides expertise, trains, coaches, drives and manages an effective, holistic continuous improvement, problem solving and to improve safety, compliance, cost, process stability build quality and efficiency into processes to improve lead times and reliability to deliver products to patients.
• Implement a continuous improvement program using lean and six sigma manufacturing methodologies such as standardized work, daily management system (e.g. tier process), metrics, visual tools, PDCA, Kanban, pull systems, SMED, pareto, FMEA and others.
• Implement the routine use of disciplined problem solving such as DMAIC.
• Develop, teach, implement and coach the effective use of tools such as kata methodology, A3 thinking, 4
  
  Ups, 6S and others.
• Lead Kaizen events and teach others to lead and participate in such events.
• Facilitate, lead and teach others to participate and lead value stream analysis events.
• Identify and reduce sources of waste to help the site achieve its productivity goals.
• Implement strategic thinking with hoshin planning.
• Apply and teach, change management methodology in all aspects of the plant operational excellence efforts.
• Build and lead an empowered team of OpEx professionals working toward the site objectives.
• Engage Raritan Site Leadership Team and other functional plant leaders to embody a continuous improvement mindset and culture.
• Job duties performed routinely may require limited exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization. With Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Training, QC, EM, Operations Technical Support, Facilities and Engineering.

• BS/BA required in technical discipline:
  Engineering, science or similar field.
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt required. Master Black Belt preferred.
• Experience in several operational functions, e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Operations.
• Demonstrated track record in streamlining processes, shortening lead times, and reducing costs in a growing business.
• Toyota Production System training and application.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently build teams and drive change within an organization.
• Experience in a growth environment managing the fast pace of change, balancing day to day operational demands with the need to extend and improve the planning horizon to prepare for tomorrow.
• A history of developing and building cohesive, high performing teams with a strong sense of mission, providing training and mentoring to build sufficient management depth throughout the organization and ensure strong succession planning.
• Communicates effectively with people at all levels, including the ability to understand their priorities, and to earn their respect and trust, along with the willingness to provide them with the best decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Capable of thriving in a fast‑paced, challenging, entrepreneurial and team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build strong working relationships at all levels.
• Effective Change Agent with the experience to effectively engage all levels of the organization, from site leadership to the shop floor in continuous improvement.
• Proven experience working and…