Process Excellence Lead (12 Months Contract)

Company Description

ABOUT LGC STANDARDS:

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Process Excellence Lead will champion Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives across functional departments, with a primary focus on our Manchester, NH site. This role involves providing strategic leadership, facilitation, coaching, and mentorship to drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will take ownership of implementing Lean principles locally, while also having the opportunity to support and influence process improvement efforts across other LGC sites.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a High Level of Safety, and 5S

• Proactively identify and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Utilize 5S to establish and maintain a safe, efficient workplace.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards.
• Role model safety practices and 5S behaviors.

Support and Actively Participate in OE Initiatives

• Facilitate process mapping, value stream mapping, and SOP/Standard Work development.
• Establish and monitor departmental KPIs, dashboards.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
• Lead or facilitate Kaizens and problem-solving workshops.
• Manage PE projects to ensure timely delivery, risk mitigation, and realization of benefits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute PE events.
• Ensure standardization of PE methodologies and documentation.
• Quantify project savings in collaboration with Finance and Project Sponsors.
• Provide coaching and support to project leaders and teams.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to align PE initiatives with business priorities.
• Ensure PE activities are reported, tracked, and communicated effectively.
• Support all STD sites and be available for cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

Competencies Required

• 5 years of leadership experience in technical or operational roles.
• Solid knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies (Green/Black Belt)
• Proven change leadership and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (intermediate level or higher).
• Strategic and tactical thinking abilities.

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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