Senior Lean Automation Project Manager

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The Senior Lean Automation Project Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence by integrating lean manufacturing principles with advanced automation technologies. This role focuses on identifying inefficiencies, designing automated solutions, and implementing lean strategies to optimize productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality across manufacturing and production systems.

• Analyze current laboratory processes to identify opportunities for automation and lean improvements.
• Assist automation engineers as applicable with design, development, and implementation of automation systems (e.g., robotic cells, PLCs, conveyors) to streamline operations.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation aligns with lean goals and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, SOPs, and training materials.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, downtime, and quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process failures or inefficiencies.
• Train staff on lean principles and the operation of automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation projects to completion.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Function as a site technical expert working closely with lean and automation engineers and the laboratory operations to identify automation opportunities that will result in productivty gains and waste reduction.
• Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction, and carbon footprint impact resulting from Lean Automation projects.
• Collaborate with laboratory management and customers to identify project specific improvement opportunities.
• Provide lean solution perspectives to facilitate the integration of new automation solutions into existing laboratory workflows.
• Assist automation engineers to research and evaluate automation/robotic solutions, manufacturers, and on-site capacity/capabilities.
• Assist and consult with other Eurofins BPT sites in North America
• Collaborate with local college/university robotics teams to drive innovation and creative solutions.
• Attend Lean/Automation topic related conferences/networking forums and present on behalf of the company as applicable

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other relevant field required
• Minimum 3 years industry experience in manufacturing, automation or lean engineering
• Experienced understanding of lean tools: 5S, SMED, Kanban, JIT. 
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with GMP standards and continuous improvement frameworks preferred 
• PLC programming, robotics knowledge 

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, first shift, with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 

 We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• comprehensive medical coverage,
• life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• paid holidays and vacation, 
• dental and vision options.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.