Operational Excellence Associate Project Manager

Lonza Group

Walkersville, MD, US
Base: $89,000 to $143,000; bonus: performance-rela...
Onsite (monday to friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm est)
Lean six sigma dmaic methodologies
Project management and planning
Facilitation of kaizen events
Lonza Group is seeking an Operational Excellence Associate Project Manager for their Walkersville, MD location. This role focuses on leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive business results

Job Summary

  • This role supports OPEX Leadership in delivering business results by identifying improvement opportunities and executing continuous process initiatives.
  • The position requires leading Lean Six Sigma projects from initiation through delivery to drive efficiency, throughput, and measurable business impact.
  • Candidates will facilitate training programs such as New Hire onboarding, 5S/6S, and Belt certifications while mentoring employees through project completion.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Lonza Group is seeking an Operational Excellence Associate Project Manager for their Walkersville, MD location. This role focuses on leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive business results.

Salary

Base: $89,000 to $143,000; Bonus: Performance-related bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, life insurance, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies
  • Project management and planning
  • Facilitation of Kaizen events
  • Data analysis and metrics tracking
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring White and Yellow belt trainees
  • Experience with system rollouts
  • Strong diplomatic negotiation skills
  • Ability to influence without authority
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience in operational excellence or project management
  • Hands-on experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects
  • Proficiency in Minitab, MS Project, Excel, Visio, Access, SharePoint

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