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This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager Process Improvement Engineering leads, coordinates and directs the Engineering/ Production process as well as project portfolio. This role is responsible for meeting objectives related to developing projects, validation activities and supporting production team. This role is key in delivering the overall vision, constantly initiating improvements to ensure processes meet present and future requirements in terms of quality, HSE, growth, flexibility and cost improvement. Provides a high level of leadership for the engineering/ production process team and assures acquisition of best talent and performance.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence & Reliability: Lead process engineering efforts to improve manufacturing reliability, reduce technical downtime, minimize material variance, improve process capability, and increase equipment utilization, with particular emphasis on critical manufacturing bottlenecks.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive collaboration and shared accountability across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to rapidly resolve production issues, eliminate recurring failures, and improve service reliability. Foster a solutions-oriented culture with a strong bias for action.
- Technical Troubleshooting & Escalation: Provide hands-on technical leadership and timely escalation support for complex manufacturing issues, ensuring rapid problem resolution, effective countermeasures, and minimal disruption to production.
- Performance Management: Establish and manage measurable engineering performance indicators, including technical downtime, material variance, scrap, process stability, and equipment performance. Translate performance gaps into prioritized improvement actions with clear ownership and deadlines.
- Structured Problem Solving: Lead disciplined root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma, A3, PDCA, and Kata methodologies to eliminate chronic manufacturing losses and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Execution & Accountability: Establish clear priorities, milestones, and accountability for engineering initiatives. Demonstrate urgency in execution, proactively remove barriers, and escalate risks or resource constraints that threaten operational or strategic objectives.
- Technical Capability Development: Develop and strengthen the technical capabilities of process engineers and process technicians through coaching, standardized troubleshooting methods, knowledge transfer, and structured development plans.
- Manufacturing Transformation: Lead and support strategic process improvements, equipment modernization, technology implementation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives that improve capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and operational flexibility.
- Process Control & Compliance: Ensure manufacturing processes remain capable, controlled, and compliant with applicable cGMP, validation, change control, quality, and contamination control requirements while driving continuous improvement.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
- Master's Degree Manufacturing, Engineering or Applied Sciences preferred.
Work Experience
- Minimum 7 years Experience in team management, project management, IT, statistical tools, and quality.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- English skills.
- Knowledge of large-scale manufacturing (cost, lead time).
- Knowledge of the different processes implemented in the plant.
- Analytical skills.
- Leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
What We Offer
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa
This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager Process Improvement Engineering leads, coordinates and directs the Engineering/ Production process as well as project portfolio. This role is responsible for meeting objectives related to developing projects, validation activities and supporting production team. This role is key in delivering the overall vision, constantly initiating improvements to ensure processes meet present and future requirements in terms of quality, HSE, growth, flexibility and cost improvement. Provides a high level of leadership for the engineering/ production process team and assures acquisition of best talent and performance.
LI-TH1
LI-Onsite
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence & Reliability: Lead process engineering efforts to improve manufacturing reliability, reduce technical downtime, minimize material variance, improve process capability, and increase equipment utilization, with particular emphasis on critical manufacturing bottlenecks.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive collaboration and shared accountability across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to rapidly resolve production issues, eliminate recurring failures, and improve service reliability. Foster a solutions-oriented culture with a strong bias for action.
- Technical Troubleshooting & Escalation: Provide hands-on technical leadership and timely escalation support for complex manufacturing issues, ensuring rapid problem resolution, effective countermeasures, and minimal disruption to production.
- Performance Management: Establish and manage measurable engineering performance indicators, including technical downtime, material variance, scrap, process stability, and equipment performance. Translate performance gaps into prioritized improvement actions with clear ownership and deadlines.
- Structured Problem Solving: Lead disciplined root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities using Lean, Six Sigma, A3, PDCA, and Kata methodologies to eliminate chronic manufacturing losses and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Execution & Accountability: Establish clear priorities, milestones, and accountability for engineering initiatives. Demonstrate urgency in execution, proactively remove barriers, and escalate risks or resource constraints that threaten operational or strategic objectives.
- Technical Capability Development: Develop and strengthen the technical capabilities of process engineers and process technicians through coaching, standardized troubleshooting methods, knowledge transfer, and structured development plans.
- Manufacturing Transformation: Lead and support strategic process improvements, equipment modernization, technology implementation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives that improve capacity, quality, cost competitiveness, and operational flexibility.
- Process Control & Compliance: Ensure manufacturing processes remain capable, controlled, and compliant with applicable cGMP, validation, change control, quality, and contamination control requirements while driving continuous improvement.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
- Master's Degree Manufacturing, Engineering or Applied Sciences preferred.
Work Experience
- Minimum 7 years Experience in team management, project management, IT, statistical tools, and quality.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- English skills.
- Knowledge of large-scale manufacturing (cost, lead time).
- Knowledge of the different processes implemented in the plant.
- Analytical skills.
- Leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
What We Offer
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process improvement consultant jobs.
- Lean Six Sigma certification at Green Belt or Black Belt level
- Experience leading process mapping and root cause analysis projects
- Proficiency with process documentation tools and workflow diagramming software
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder communication skills across multiple departments
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, or a related field
- Familiarity with change management frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Process Improvement Consultant Job Search
Quantify results on your resume
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not activities. Replace vague statements like 'led process reviews' with specific results: cycle time reduced, defects eliminated, or cost saved. Process improvement roles live and die on measurable impact, so make yours front and center.
List your certifications clearly upfront
Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and similar credentials are often hard filters in applicant tracking systems. Put them in your resume header or a dedicated certifications section so they're visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet point.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process improvement consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by methodology match
Some employers run Lean shops, others rely on Six Sigma DMAIC, and some blend both. Read each posting carefully for the specific methodology named and tailor your application language to mirror it exactly, using the same terminology the job description uses.
Prepare a case study for interviews
Most process improvement interviews include a structured problem-solving scenario or a request to walk through a past project. Prepare a concise case study using DMAIC or A3 format that shows your diagnostic approach, stakeholder management, and the final measurable outcome.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Process improvement consultant offers often include ambiguous project mandates. During negotiation, ask for clarity on project scope, executive sponsorship access, and resource authority. Roles with weak sponsorship tend to stall, so getting this in writing protects both your success and your career story.
Process Improvement Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process improvement consultants?
The companies hiring the most process improvement consultants right now include Sentara, Guidehouse, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in healthcare systems, large manufacturers, and financial services firms running enterprise transformation programs.
How many process improvement consultant jobs are remote?
About 57% of process improvement consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Strategy-focused roles in consulting firms and corporate shared services tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while plant-floor or operations-embedded roles typically require an on-site presence for hands-on observation and facilitation work.
How do you become a process improvement consultant?
Start by earning a degree in business, engineering, or operations, then pursue a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification to demonstrate methodology fluency. Build hands-on experience through internal improvement projects or operations roles where you can document measurable results. Develop facilitation and change management skills alongside your analytical toolkit, since stakeholder buy-in is as critical as the technical work itself.
Can you get hired as a process improvement consultant without much experience?
Yes, entry-level process improvement roles exist, especially in large healthcare systems, manufacturing companies, and consulting firms with structured analyst programs. Focus on completing a recognized certification, building a portfolio of academic or volunteer improvement projects using DMAIC or Kaizen, and targeting junior titles like process analyst or continuous improvement coordinator, which typically require less independent project leadership than senior consultant roles.
What does the process improvement consultant interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on methodology knowledge and past project experience, followed by a panel interview that includes a case-based exercise or a request to walk through a completed improvement project end to end. Some organizations add a stakeholder role-play scenario to assess facilitation and communication skills. Final rounds often include a meeting with a senior operations or transformation leader who evaluates strategic thinking and cultural fit.
Where can I find and apply to process improvement consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to process improvement consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your methodology background, industry experience, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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