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Eurofins · 2 months ago

Senior Lean Automation Project Manager

Lancaster, PA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across multiple industries. The Senior Lean Automation Project Manager will drive operational excellence by integrating lean manufacturing principles with automation technologies to optimize productivity and enhance quality in manufacturing systems.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyze current laboratory processes to identify opportunities for automation and lean improvements

Assist automation engineers as applicable with design, development, and implementation of automation systems (e.g., robotic cells, PLCs, conveyors) to streamline operations

Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve flow

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation aligns with lean goals and business objectives

Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, SOPs, and training materials

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, downtime, and quality

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process failures or inefficiencies

Train staff on lean principles and the operation of automated systems

Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation projects to completion

Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Function as a site technical expert working closely with lean and automation engineers and the laboratory operations to identify automation opportunities that will result in productivty gains and waste reduction

Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction, and carbon footprint impact resulting from Lean Automation projects

Collaborate with laboratory management and customers to identify project specific improvement opportunities

Provide lean solution perspectives to facilitate the integration of new automation solutions into existing laboratory workflows

Assist automation engineers to research and evaluate automation/robotic solutions, manufacturers, and on-site capacity/capabilities

Assist and consult with other Eurofins BPT sites in North America

Collaborate with local college/university robotics teams to drive innovation and creative solutions

Attend Lean/Automation topic related conferences/networking forums and present on behalf of the company as applicable