Legend Biotech · 2 days ago
Operational Excellence Lead, Execution
Raritan, New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$163K/yr - $215K/yrLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. The Operational Excellence Lead, Execution will provide leadership for operational excellence in the cGMP Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plant, focusing on continuous improvement and collaboration across various functions to enhance production and compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Plans, leads, develops, provides expertise, trains, coaches, drives and manages an effective, holistic continuous improvement, problem solving and to improve safety, compliance, cost, process stability build quality and efficiency into processes to improve lead times and reliability to deliver products to patients
Implement a continuous improvement program using lean and six sigma manufacturing methodologies such as standardized work, daily management system (e.g. tier process), metrics, visual tools, PDCA, Kanban, pull systems, SMED, pareto, FMEA and others
Implement the routine use of disciplined problem solving such as DMAIC
Develop, teach, implement and coach the effective use of tools such as kata methodology, A3 thinking, 4Ups, 6S and others
Lead Kaizen events and teach others to lead and participate in such events
Facilitate, lead and teach others to participate and lead value steam analysis events
Identify and reduce sources of waste to help the site achieve its productivity goals
Implement strategic thinking with hoshin planning
Apply and teach, change management methodology in all aspects of the plant operational excellence efforts
Build and lead an empowered team of OpEx professionals working toward the site objectives
Engage Raritan Site Leadership Team and other functional plant leaders to embody a continuous improvement mindset and culture
Qualification
Required
BS/BA required in technical discipline: Engineering, science or similar field
Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt required
Experience in several operational functions, e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Operations
Demonstrated track record in streamlining processes, shortening lead times, and reducing costs in a growing business
Toyota Production System training and application
Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently build teams and drive change within an organization
Experience in a growth environment managing the fast pace of change, balancing day to day operational demands with the need to extend and improve the planning horizon to prepare for tomorrow
A history of developing and building cohesive, high performing teams with a strong sense of mission, providing training and mentoring to build sufficient management depth throughout the organization and ensure strong succession planning
Communicates effectively with people at all levels, including the ability to understand their priorities, and to earn their respect and trust, along with the willingness to provide them with the best decisions in time-sensitive situations
Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, challenging, entrepreneurial and team-oriented environment
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build strong working relationships at all levels
Effective Change Agent with the experience to effectively engage all levels of the organization, from site leadership to the shop floor in continuous improvement
Proven experience working and leading in a matrix environment
Ability to lead with influence
cGMP manufacturing
Able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Transparent, Passionate, Fearless and Accountable
Preferred
Master Black Belt preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, 11 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
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