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Associate Director, Operations Excellence

BD, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Why consider this job opportunity

Salary up to $226,300 annually

Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization

Strong commitment to employee development and well‑being

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Chance to make a positive impact on healthcare and operational excellence

Flexibility in workplace arrangements for remote roles

Job Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and continuously refine the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and objectives in alignment with ISC priorities

Establish CI standards, methodologies, and best practices across the global manufacturing network

Provide leadership, coaching, and performance guidance to CI Managers/Leaders at manufacturing sites

Lead enterprise‑wide CI initiatives impacting multiple plants, including productivity programs and waste elimination

Build CI capabilities across all levels of the organization and support change‑management efforts

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field required

8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain roles

Proven track record leading CI/Lean transformations in a multi‑site environment

Strong experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured problem solving

Lean/CI certification required

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred

Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device, pharma, food, industrial) preferred

Ability to influence without authority and lead dotted‑line teams

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