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Viatris · 2 days ago

Site Lean Champion

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Viatris is a healthcare company focused on empowering people worldwide to live healthier lives. The Site Lean Champion role is responsible for leading the implementation of Lean 4.0 practices across various areas, coaching teams, and collaborating to improve quality systems and workflows.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the implementation of Lean 4.0 practices across production, quality, and laboratory areas

Facilitate the deployment of core Lean systems such as Tier Management, Standard Work, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events

Act as a coach for site leadership and front-line teams to build Lean and problem-solving capabilities

Use data and digital tools to analyze performance, identify improvement opportunities, and track progress

Collaborate with Quality and Operations to improve quality systems and ensure process consistency and compliance

Support laboratories in optimizing workflows, reducing errors, and improving turnaround times through Lean and digital methods

Work effectively with external consultants and internal stakeholders to implement improvement initiatives quickly and sustainably

Lead communication, engagement, and recognition activities to strengthen the Lean culture at the site

Ensure alignment with the Lean 4.0 global strategy, sharing best practices and lessons learned across sites

Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean TransformationOperational ExcellenceQuality Systems ImprovementData AnalysisLean Green BeltCoaching SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationFacilitation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, or Quality Systems improvement within manufacturing or laboratory environments

Demonstrated experience improving quality systems and laboratory operations through Lean methodologies

Strong analytical skills and ability to use digital tools (dashboards, data analysis software) to drive insights and performance improvements

Proven track record of successfully implementing Lean initiatives that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, and engagement

Experience working collaboratively with consultants and cross-functional teams to implement solutions rapidly and effectively

Excellent facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills