Why Jackson Laboratory
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedConducts genomic research to find cures for diseases while providing educational programs and training for students, teachers, and biomedical scientists.
- Develop and provide genetic resources the Jackson Laboratory (jax) is a global resource for developing, distributing and analyzing innovative models of human disease. IT offers an array of model creation, husbandry and diagnostic and analytical services, ranging from custom breeding…$323.2M spent in FY2024
- Biomedical research the laboratory's researchers combine experience in mammalian genetics and human genomics to shape an integrated approach to personalized medicine. Scientists work collaboratively and cross-discipline, leveraging expertise in cancer, immunology, neurogenetics, life-cycle biology, the microbiome, and computational biology. More…$186M spent in FY2024
- Education and training the Laboratory offers educational programs for scientists throughout their careers from stem education for high school students and training for science and math teachers to courses and conferences for experienced researchers defining the cutting edge of genomics…$13M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJob Description
Summary The Associate Director, Continuous Improvement sets the multi-year Continuous Improvement and Lean strategy for JMCRS Operations in partnership with the VP of Operations and leads a team of Continuous Improvement Specialists and Senior Specialists who deploy Lean methodologies across all JMCRS operational sites. This role owns the Operations Kaizen and Lean deployment roadmap, represents Continuous Improvement in leadership forums, and is accountable for the program's budget and its measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the organization.
This position builds and scales a mature Lean management system and develops the next generation of Operational Excellence leaders. This is a remote role managing an on-site team tied to production in our US-based sites, Bar Harbor, ME Ellsworth, ME, Sacramento, CA and Gainesville, FL. As a result, up to 50% domestic travel may be required for this manager to work with their team, particularly in the beginning. The compensation range for this position is $121,924 - $176,790 based on an assessment of related work experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
What You'll Do
Develop operational excellence team members and drive continuous improvement of our continuous improvement program. Coach team members on Kaizen and core Lean tools, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Daily Management, and Problem Solving. Manage the Kaizen funnel and the completed-Kaizen sustainment bowler to ensure improvements are institutionalized. Lead the team to identify, facilitate, and track operational improvement initiatives that lift safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across JMCRS Operations.
Partner with managers across JMCRS Operations to define project scope, uncover innovative opportunities, and set goals, objectives, timelines, strategy, and project plans. Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and development for a distributed team of Operational Excellence professionals supporting domestic U.S. operations. Model organizational change management practices for operational excellence initiatives across sites. Prepare analyses, flow charts, presentations, and reports per project specifications, and deliver scheduled status reports to the leadership team.
Collaborate with management to collect, validate, and organize financial, statistical, and operational data to evaluate and communicate operational processes.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field required; Master's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 10 years of relevant experience required; 12+ years preferred. 6 years of supervisory experience required; 8+ years preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive experience in operational excellence and process improvement, including leadership driving operational improvements in a complex and/or emerging…
About Jackson Laboratory
From its Form 990- Budget $652.5M · Medical Research
- Staff 2,983 · founded 1929
- Pays its leaders $515K–$2.5M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 53 · Jobs at Jackson Laboratory · Full 990 report