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Position Summary

The Staff Operational Excellence Specialist plays an important role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The job involves a range of responsibilities that focus on continuous improvement and the implementation of best practices across various departments.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to business operations strategy development and assist in the identification, planning, and implementation of business improvement opportunities.
• Continuously measure and monitor processes, risks, and controls through post-implementation reviews and gap analysis.
• Implement operational excellence strategies and roadmaps in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption and usage of required changes. Anticipate and minimize resistant behaviors from employees and stakeholders impacted by the changes.
• Mentor and coach continuous improvement champions to drive global metrics including productivity, cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.
• Act as a subject matter expert on process/continuous improvement methodologies, tools and techniques.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading improvement projects, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• LSS Green Belt certified and Black Belt trained/certified preferred.
• A solid understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Training in OCM, ACMP, PROSCI, ADKAR would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate workshops and training sessions.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative 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 offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. 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. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.