Lonza

Lonza

Senior Director, Head of Transformation Operations US

US - Walkersville MD - REMOTE · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
M&ASupply ChainProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementGMPLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.
  • While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it.
  • Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the transformation leader and strategic partner to the Head of Operations ADS Growth Projects US.
  • Lead transformation initiatives supporting organic growth, acquisitions, and operational expansion in the US.
  • Develop and execute transformation roadmaps aligned with ADS and Lonza strategic priorities.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, Quality, EHSS, Supply Chain, Legal, ADS Transformation and Corporate functions.
  • Drive Innovation and establish a scalable ADS US Production System aligned with Lean principles, Operational Excellence methodologies, and global ADS strategy.
  • Drive standardized management systems, governance routines, visual management practices, performance management frameworks, and continuous improvement processes.
  • Lead business-side integration efforts for acquisitions and strategic investments.
  • Develop integration governance, Day-1 readiness plans, synergy capture plans, and long-term integration roadmaps.
  • Partner with E2E Leaders to embed operational excellence principles during facility design, startup, and transition to operations.
  • Develop standardized project governance methodologies and reporting structures.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering and/or Business.
  • Master`s degree and Experience with 6S and Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt preferred.

Compensation

  • The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $197,000.00 and $280,000.00 Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, skills, competenc

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