Senior Principal, Lean Deployment

• ◆Partner with the site leadership team to develop and execute the plan for continuous improvement within the overall framework of our Lean Operating System and deployment roadmap.
• ◆Lead focused transformation efforts in key areas of the site(s).
• ◆Apply Structured Problem Solving and/or Value Stream Mapping to facilitate and lead groups through analysis, improvement planning, and implementation.
• ◆Improve/install tiered visual and daily management reporting systems to enable effective management of the factory.
• ◆Charter, plan, and facilitate kaizen events to drive immediate, sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
• ◆Analyze and improve transaction-based processes to identify sources of waste and productivity improvements for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• ◆Deliver formal and informal training on key Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, Setup reduction, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
• ◆Coach, build, and grow the skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods and Continuous Improvement.
• ◆Challenge current thinking to drive a higher level of sustainable results.
• ◆Demonstrate knowledge sharing (leading practices, benchmarking) from across Waters and outside of the organization.
• ◆Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) that is tied to company objectives.
• ◆Support opportunities at other sites or outside manufacturing as appropriate.

• ✓10 + Years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
• ✓Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• ✓Ability to engage leaders and shop floor employees in deploying lean methodologies
• ✓A track record of sustainable results
• ✓Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing operations
• ✓Experience in deploying a Lean Operating System in a manufacturing environment achieving breakthrough results in safety/quality/productivity/supply agility
• ✓Experience with end-to-end value stream improvement with tools including, SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work, etc. preferred
• ✓Lean/Six-Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent qualification preferred
• ✓Strong leadership skills, self-directed and the ability to make independent decisions; Bias towards action
• ✓Capable of positively influencing people at all levels in the organization
• ✓Competent in the use of advanced statistical and six-sigma techniques preferred
• ✓PMP certification or equivalent project management training and experience preferred
• ✓Experience with Visio and Microsoft Office applications
• ✓Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• ✓Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and drive improvements
• ✓Strong facilitation and coaching skills

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.