Senior Principal Lean Deployment | Manufacturing Operations

• Hands-On Lead Deployment role for Manufacturing Operations
• Low-Volume High Mix Manufacturing Environment
  
  

About Our Client

The Organization is widely known for its analytical instruments used in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and materials analysis-technologies that help scientists identify and measure chemical compounds in complex samples. These tools are essential in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food safety, environmental testing, and materials science.

Job Description

• Collaborate with site leadership to shape and implement the continuous improvement strategy aligned with the Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap.
• Lead targeted transformational initiatives across critical areas of the site.
• Use Structured Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping to guide teams through root‑cause analysis, improvement planning, and execution.
• Enhance or establish tiered visual management and daily performance systems to strengthen factory oversight.
• Plan, facilitate, and drive kaizen events that deliver fast, lasting operational improvements.
• Streamline transactional processes to eliminate waste, boost efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Provide formal and informal training on Lean/CI tools such as Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup Reduction, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
• Mentor employees to deepen their Lean and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Challenge existing practices to elevate long‑term performance.
• Share best practices and benchmarking insights from across the broader industry.
• Achieve measurable, sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP), aligned with business goals.
• Support CI and Lean initiatives at other sites or in non‑manufacturing areas when needed.
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 10 years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Proven ability to engage both leadership and frontline teams in Lean deployment
• Demonstrated history of delivering sustainable performance improvements
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing or industrial operations with strong Lean focus
• Successful implementation of a Lean Operating System delivering significant gains in safety, quality, productivity, and supply agility
• Experience improving end‑to‑end value streams using tools such as SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, and Standard Work (preferred)
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong, self-directed leadership with a bias for action and sound decision‑making
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proficiency with advanced statistical methods and Six Sigma techniques (preferred)
• PMP certification or comparable project management training/experience (preferred)
• Skilled in Visio and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation abilities
• Strong analytical capability to define problems, gather data, and drive improvements
• Effective facilitator and coach, capable of building others' CI capabilities
  
  

What's On Offer

• Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 Plus Bonus!
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• Paid Vacation time
• 401k with company match available
  
  

Contact: Marios Peripanos

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6971607