Leads operational excellence and lean transformation at pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. Implements lean manufacturing tools including VSM, SMED, TPM, and Kaizen. Drives OEE improvement programs for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Manages Six Sigma projects to reduce defects and process variability. Conducts lean training and coaches manufacturing staff on lean principles. Develops standard work procedures and visual management systems. Manages manufacturing KPI dashboards and continuous improvement metrics. Coordinates with QA to ensure lean initiatives maintain GMP compliance. Leads cross-functional improvement teams for manufacturing efficiency projects. Prepares ROI analysis for lean and automation investments at the plant. Manages changeover reduction programs and batch size optimization studies. Benchmarks plant performance against industry standards and best practices. Stays current with lean pharma, industry 4.0 applications, and digital manufacturing.