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UL Solutions · 2 months ago

Director Lab Operational Excellence

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$166K/yr - $221K/yr

UL Solutions is a global leader in laboratory services, and they are seeking a Director of Lab Operational Excellence. This role is responsible for driving performance process testing frameworks, implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across global operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, execution, and governance of the Performance Process Testing framework

Use BPMM to assess current process maturity and define improvement roadmaps

Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities across lines and departments

Drive reduction in the number of SOPs per line/area through simplification and standardization

Apply DMAIC and PDCA methodologies to lead improvement projects from ideation to implementation

Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and value stream mapping sessions

Promote lean thinking and operational efficiency across global teams

Partner with lab managers, quality leaders, and cross-functional teams to reduce their involvement in redundant quality activities

Influence and guide teams through transformation initiatives with clear communication and training

Define and track KPIs related to productivity, cost efficiency, and SOP reduction

Develop dashboards and reports to communicate progress and impact to senior leadership

Ensure harmonization of processes across regions and business units

Benchmark internal and external best practices to continuously elevate operational standards

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma certificationProcess mapping toolsProject management softwareTechnical expertiseAnalytical thinkingContinuous improvementQuality & complianceStakeholder engagementLeadership through influenceTraining & competence building