Operational Excellence (OpEx) Facilitator (Project Based Consultant)
Slalom, LLC

Who You'll Work With

Our teams help organizations of all kinds redefine what's possible, give shape to the future-and get there.We focus on high-impact projects, meeting our clients where they are to uncover business needs and deliver results.Our teams go beyond the expected to help clients move confidently through ambiguity and risk and drive more transformative outcomes.

Our New Jersey team is looking for a Project based Operational Excellence facilitator with a deep Hoshin Kanri experience, who will be responsible for the facilitation of the strategic deployment policy (Hoshin Kanri) events across Global Product Development and Supply organization in collaboration with the strategy and business intelligence and strategic capabilities & performance management teams. This role will also be responsible for coaching others to learn and apply Hoshin Kanri tools and methodology.

What You'll Do

• Actively deploy and coach the organization on Hoshin Kanri /strategic policy deployment and tools leading to the identification of breakthrough actions
• Partner with other functions, operating units and site based OpEx teams to ensure alignment of objectives between these groups and the central Supply Chain OpEx group through catchball session
• Provide teaching and coaching to transfer Hoshin Kanri knowledge and skills into the organization
• Support process management by applying Plan-Do-Check-Act (PCDA)
• Deliver step-change performance improvement through the execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning.
• Act as a change agent for Hoshin Kanri adoption and champion change management practices to ensure sustainable continuous process improvement
• Actively monitor and report Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities working in collaboration with the performance center of excellence (PCOE) team
• Up to ~30% travel (domestic and International)

What You'll Bring

• 12+ years' experience in delivering measurable results in strategy policy deployment and process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific related discipline required. MBA or advanced scientific degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Hoshin Kanri/strategy policy deployment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• Direct experience leading and supporting operational excellence transformations and strategy deployment in a pharmaceutical or a related regulated industry, is required.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence
• Ability to interact with and coach all levels of the business
• Experience with facilitating workshops and leading teams
• Proven experience in applying consultative skills to drive organizations to think, behave and apply Hoshin Kanri methodology and tools
• Results-oriented with the ability to lead multiple initiatives at a time
• Must possess a strategic perspective, leading vision and values, global acumen, and leadership disposition
• Excellent change management facilitation skills as well as strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, strategic capabilities, and ability to work effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments
• Must be skilled in strategic thinking, managing through systems, innovation management, and negotiation
• Must possess strong verbal and communication skills, and a well-developed ability to constructively work across functional areas and levels to achieve results

About Us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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