Job Details

HTI is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Operational Excellence for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. This position will be responsible for driving cost savings and continuous improvement (CI) strategies across the site, fostering a Lean Six Sigma culture, and expanding operational excellence across departments.This position is Direct Hire, M-F 1st shift. The pay range is $150,000 - $160,000 (Up to 15% bonus) depending on experience.

What They Offer:

• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401k Match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunity for growth into a site-wide or enterprise-wide leadership role

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification (preferred)
• PMP certification preferred
• Proven track record leading 5+ successful CI projects with documented cost savings
• Background in GMP environments is a plus
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong project management and cross-functional influence capabilities

What Your Role Will Look Like:
The Associate Director of Operational Excellence will lead Lean initiatives, drive strategic improvements, and foster accountability across the site. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends people management, project execution, and CI opportunity discovery.

• Lead and manage site-level Lean Six Sigma strategies and CI projects
• Mentor and coach Green Belts, Black Belts, and other team members
• Manage a small team, along with supporting supervisors on specific initiatives
• Conduct behavioral assessments and identify efficiency opportunities on the floor
• Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Oversee execution of Rapid Improvement Events and project pipelines
• Deliver executive-level reports with risk and ROI analysis
• Help drive a CI culture through training, coaching, and change management
• Short term: Tackle existing CI opportunities upon start
• Long term: Expand CI impact across departments and eventually across sites

About HTI
Human Technologies, Inc. (HTI) has been a trusted partner since 1999, collaborating with leading companies to deliver tailored solutions for workforce management, development, and retention. HTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V/SO.

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