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Position Summary:

In partnership with the global operational excellence (OpEx) organization, the person who fills this position will be responsible for identifying and implementing system, culture and process improvements across the Madison site organization using Lean tools and principles. This role will drive value-added enhancements in cost optimization, production and quality through cross-functional collaboration and partnership to achieve organizational goals while supporting the development of a culture of excellence. Training, coaching, mentoring and the ability to influence and motivate others will be important skills needed to drive waste out of our systems while engaging others in their journey towards Lean Leadership.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Culture Development & Strategy Support

Influencing and collaborating effectively to engage stakeholders to gain buy-in for process improvement initiativesPromoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organizationContributing to development of systems that drive ideal behaviorsSustain and continuously improve Madison site systems which include but is not limited to tiered management, 6S, KanBan, etc.Developing or re-developing employee recognition tools and programs to support engagementSupport policy deployment activities to define strategic objectives and metrics for the organization Lead functions to development, implementation and monitoring of site goals and KPI’s through strategy deploymentPromote site level communication and sharing through network

Project Management

Managing project timelines, milestones and budgets with support from the area managerFacilitate process improvement projects across departments from initiation to closureRegularly provide updates on open projects and initiativesDrive meeting effectiveness across functions and levels

Lean Methodology

Perform process mapping and documentation to identify areas of improvementAbility to identify waste, pain points and bottleneck areasDevelop process improvement plans post process mapping analysisRegularly apply the principles of waste reductionSupports and leads complex improvement and optimization projects/initiatives in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost savingsFacilitating cross-functional initiatives (such as RIEs and VSAs) of various scopes to achieve project and site objectives.Contribute to planning and execution of site Lean TransformationEncourages teams to think innovatively and test out new ideas to solve problems

Training and Coaching

Proactively share knowledge and best practices across value streamsSupport Lean certification candidates in partnership with the area manager and global OpEx organizationDevelop, participate in, and lead training sessions in continuous improvement methodologies and mentors others in the application of these methodsFacilitates/assists business process management and the teams supporting continuous improvement

Production Support

Drive continuous improvements to production metrics to gain efficiency and increase productivityParticipate in product escalations and issues to determine root cause as neededDevelop data collection and retrieval tools for organizational use

Required and Preferred Skills (Preferred skills are specified)

Technical Skills

Strong attention to details needed to execute complex tasksStrong problem solving and analytical skills, ability to solve complex and diverse business problems.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Foundational understanding of Lean principles, methodologies and toolsFamiliarity with resource management and database tools is preferredTraining and/or experience in basic project management techniques

Soft Skills

Exhibits behaviors and attributes that inspire followership such as but not limited to building trust, showing compassion, being a stable presence and infusing hopeExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skillsAbility to influence across the organization at all levels and functionsStrong leadership and facilitation skills

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment3+ years of experience practicing Lean conceptsBasic knowledge of various production processesAny Lean and/or Six Sigma certification is preferred

The estimated base salary range for the Lead Operational Excellence Specialist role based in the United States of America is: $107,400 - $161,000. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.