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Senior Operational Excellence Professional
Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri (Zip: 96043)
Pay Rate: Up to $58/hour DOE
Assignment: 6-month contract assignment with potential to extend or convert permanent
About the Opportunity
A global pharmaceutical and drug delivery manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Professional to support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operational functions. This role will focus on driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement while partnering closely with cross-functional leadership teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for a process improvement professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys leading Lean transformation initiatives that create sustainable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support high-impact operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals
- Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies across operations and support functions
- Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, root cause analyses, and problem-solving workshops
- Track, validate, and communicate operational and financial improvements tied to CI initiatives
- Mentor and coach operational leaders, Green Belts, and project teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement tools
- Support development of standard work, KPI governance, and tiered management systems
- Act as a change agent to promote a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- Drive sustainable process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and business performance
Qualifications
- 6 years of experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, manufacturing operations, or related leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and change management methodologies
- Proven track record delivering measurable operational improvements in manufacturing or regulated environments
- Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent preferred
Preferred Background
- Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Background supporting operational transformation and process optimization initiatives
- Experience leading Kaizen events and driving cultural change initiatives