Senior Manager, Site Operational Excellence

Fresenius Kabi USA

Sr Manager leading operational excellence, Lean Six Sigma, and continuous improvement at Fresenius Kabi’s medical technology manufacturing site. Driving compliance, efficiency, growth, and plant EBIT results.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeWarrendale • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, project management, and operational excellence within a regulated environment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and achieve measurable results in the MedTech or manufacturing sectors.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationOperational Excellence Strategy DevelopmentProject Management in cGMP EnvironmentContinuous Improvement LeadershipRegulatory Compliance Management

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Hard Skills

Lean Six Sigma MethodologiesDMAIC ProcessStatistical AnalysisProject Budget ManagementPerformance Metrics TrackingElectro-Mechanical OperationsTechnical Support for Project AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceOperational Excellence ImprovementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyInterpersonal SkillsDynamic Environment Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

MedTech DevicesPharmaceutical ManufacturingLife SciencesCGMP EnvironmentHealth and Safety ComplianceQuality Management SystemsContinuous Improvement ConsultantsPlant EBIT TargetsOperational Excellence Team ManagementManufacturing Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, create, and execute the OpEx strategy and roadmap for current and future budget years
Support the PU Warrendale leadership team in identifying, prioritizing, and delivering operational excellence improvements
Direct and support site OpEx improvement programs to improve regulatory compliance, cost, and growth of MedTech devices and spare parts
Own the PU Warrendale improvement roadmap
Establish and manage the site OpEx team and report weekly achievements
Lead project teams to deliver against plant EBIT targets using appropriate methodologies
Coach Lean Six Sigma belts and provide plant-wide technical support for project analysis
Conduct annual belt training for new hires
Maintain the plant scorecard of critical performance metrics
Manage project spending against approved budgets
Supervise external continuous improvement consultants with the site leadership team
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other plant functions to drive local changes
Manage OpEx project resources with local site leadership
Ensure projects use appropriate Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC, process controls, and statistical analyses
Define and implement financial tracking of OpEx results
Develop Lean/Six Sigma training and implementation and share best practices
Achieve goals and report key outputs to plant and regional management
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

English is the company’s primary business language; must effectively speak, read, write, and understand English
Ability to prioritize and work independently with little to no supervision
B.S. degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a Finance-related field required
10 years of overall experience managing improvement processes and complex projects
5 years of medical device, pharmaceutical, life science, or other manufacturing experience within a cGMP environment preferred
3 years of experience in electro-mechanical operations preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent experience required
3 years of successfully leading continuous improvement projects and delivering tangible results required
Excellent analytical and technical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate and interact with all organizational levels and manage in a dynamic environment
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer and maintain that authorization without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401K with company contribution
Wellness program