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We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Operational Excellence to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across our organization. Your primary focus will be on optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and enhancing overall performance. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about operational excellence and has a proven track record of success in driving positive change. If you are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a collaborative problem-solver, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to transform patients' lives through science.

The Senior Manager, Operational Excellence will report to the Associate Director of Operational Excellence and will serve as a change agent in developing, coaching, and implementing key business initiatives and improvements across the Site. You will work closely with functional area owners within the CAR-T value stream, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Development, Facilities Engineering, IT, EHS, Finance, and Regulatory.

Shifts Available:

M-F Standard Hours - potential to work 1 or 2 days per week remotely depending on business need

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational excellence strategies and initiatives to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable plans to address them.

• Conduct thorough analysis of processes, systems, and data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization.

• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful

• implementation of improvement initiatives.

• Teach, coach, and lead the adoption of a Culture of Excellence by utilizing Problem Solving, Tiered Management, Lean Leadership, Change Management, and other Lean tools.

• Monitor and measure the progress of improvement initiatives, track key performance indicators, and report results to senior management.

• Proactively identify and address potential roadblocks or challenges to ensure the successful implementation of improvement initiatives.

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and trends in operational excellence and incorporate them into the organization's strategies.

• Participate in the development and implementation of company-wide operational excellence standards and methodologies.

• Collaborate with other departments to develop and execute process improvement projects.

• Act as a change agent by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, and embracing new ideas.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to drive operational excellence initiatives.

• Utilize change management techniques to effectively articulate, advocate, and influence the adoption of the Lean Leadership mindset, mitigating performance gaps.

• Work closely with functional areas to transform business practices and processes, enabling the achievement of key site objectives.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Passion for excellence

• Strong project management skills

• Strategic planning expertise

• Change management knowledge

• Lean and Six Sigma proficiency

• Exceptional leadership abilities

• Proficient in data analysis

• Team building skills

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Effective problem-solving capabilities

• Adaptability to changing environments

• Conflict resolution skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Respect and empathy

• Curiosity and desire for learning

Basic Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in a high-tech/manufacturing environment (Pharmaceutical/Med Device

• Industry experience preferred)

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Operational Excellence roles applying "lean" principles

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific-related discipline required.

• Lean or Six Sigma experience, Green Belt certification level required; Black Belt preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Extensive experience and proven track record of driving operational excellence and implementing improvements.

• Experience in deploying or supporting the implementation of a production system is preferred.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams.

• Experience managing and developing operational excellence professionals preferred.

• Deep understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and additional root cause problem-solving methods with demonstrated ability to apply them in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

• Proven experience in leading Continuous Improvement and Change Management / transformation efforts

• Demonstrated high degree of business acumen and communication skills, with the ability to deliver executive-level presentations, challenge assumptions, influence change, and drive decision-making.

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.

• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.

• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.

• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.

• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.

• Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.

• Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions. Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.

• Routine exposure to human blood components.

• Designated areas may prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1581708

Updated: 2024-06-01 04:25:28.627 UTC

Location: Summit-NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.