Project Mgr - Quality

Project Mgr - Quality

As part of the Quality organization, this position, under minimal direction, will be responsible for managing all aspects of key initiatives and projects across multiple business functions in support of our Operational Excellence program emphasizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities include:

Interact with multiple levels of the organization

Lead and execute high-priority process improvement initiatives and projects using Lean, Industrial Engineering, and/or Six Sigma principles

Translate identified improvement opportunities into actionable objectives to effectively drive a project team and make value-based decisions

Scoping/chartering, project strategy, process mapping/definition, process improvement/re-engineering and change management activities

Provide change management assistance to projects facing organizational or major process challenges

Deliver high quality and timely results via the use of appropriate methodologies and tools and other key domain expertise

Serve as primary project interface to customers and project champions/sponsors

Manage and prioritize the Quality project portfolio in conjunction with Quality Executive Leadership

Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree

OR

Master's degree and 3 years of directly related experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of directly related experience

OR

Associate's degree and 10 years of directly related experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in engineering, life/physical sciences or other technical degree

5 or more years in Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or related functional experience within Quality, Manufacturing or Process Development

Expert on key Lean Manufacturing tools and approaches (i.e. Value Stream Mapping, Waste Identification, Kaizen, changeover reduction, etc.), while having some familiarity with Six Sigma tools and processes (ie. DMAIC)
Certified or experience in process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma/DMAIC or PDCA
Healthcare, pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience

Strong leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with multiple functional areas

Ability to tactfully and effectively negotiate and influence

Ability to communicate and present ideas to all levels of staff and management

Be a team player and self-starter who is capable of growth and increased responsibility

Proficient in basic project management methodology and tools

Good analytical problem solving skills

Proficiency in MS office suite including Excel, Power Point, and Project