OPEX Site Lead (Lean Six Sigma)

Location: Pennsville, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $140,000–$175,000 per year, plus a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global contract development and manufacturing organization serving the pharmaceutical industry, with 16 sites across three continents and more than 4,200 employees.

What you will do

• Define and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy in alignment with site and global priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into structured improvement programs, roadmaps, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage the OPEX project portfolio from idea generation through implementation and sustainability.
• Define and monitor KPIs covering safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and lead performance review routines.
• Lead value stream mapping, root-cause problem solving, debottlenecking, OEE improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Train and coach employees and leaders in Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations, continuous improvement, and/or consulting.
• Track record with Lean production systems such as TPS, IWS, or WCM.
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma expertise, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Strong project and program management, leadership, coaching, change management, and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Experience with regulated manufacturing environments, SHE, and cGMP requirements is advantageous; SAP, Minitab, CMMS, and practical Lean tools may also be relevant.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term development within a global organization.
• Employee Share Matching Plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, sickness and accident insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional increased voluntary life insurance for employees and families.