Lean Transformation Lead

The Fountain Group LLC

Gaithersburg, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Consulting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Logistics, Operational Control, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Scalable System Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain, Value Stream Mapping
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
POSTED
22 days ago
Max Pay: $65/Hour in Maryland; $75/Hour in California

Duration: 6+ months (Possible contract to Hire)

Location: Gaithersburg, MD preferred; Tarzana, CA also an option

Intake Call Notes:
  • Candidate needs to be advanced, an expert/SME (subject matter expert)
  • Role is called "lean transformation lead"
  • Candidate should have special training such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Needs experience driving lean initiatives, focusing on process improvements and cost reduction
  • Must have knowledge of supply chain and logistics, especially within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment (preferably pharma)
  • Candidate should be digital savvy and comfortable with process/value stream mapping and SOP writing
  • Looking for associate director level
  • Candidate should have experience with operational excellence, lean transformation, logistics, and supply chain in the pharmaceutical industry
 
Summary
The Senior Lean Transformation Lead is responsible for leading lean transformation and operational excellence initiatives across cell therapy logistics operations. The role partners with logistics, supply chain, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve process efficiency, strengthen operational control, support digital enablement, and build scalable ways of working across the network.
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, Business, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years in operational excellence, lean transformation, logistics, supply chain, or process improvement
  • Strong experience improving logistics operations in a complex business environment
  • Experience in pharma, biotech, cell therapy, or another regulated industry preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with digital process improvement, reporting, and scalable operating model development
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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/