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Position Overview

This role is dedicated to driving operational excellence through the application of Lean methodologies within the Quality Control operations in a GMP environment. The successful candidate will have a passion for reducing waste, improving process efficiency, and enhancing overall quality.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives.

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki.

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

**Reports to** Head of Quality Control

**Work Location** College Station, TX

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy Development:

+ Develop and implement a strategic Lean roadmap for the Quality Control department.

+ Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives to optimize processes, improve quality, and enhance productivity.

Lean Project Management:

+ Identify, prioritize, and implement Lean projects that drive value and align with organizational objectives.

+ Guide project teams through Lean transformation processes, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.

+ Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project impact and success.

Training and Development:

+ Conduct Lean training sessions and workshops to educate and empower QC team members.

+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring and coaching individuals and teams in Lean principles.

Process Mapping and Waste Reduction:

+ Utilize value stream mapping and other Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and waste in the QC processes.

+ Design and execute strategies to eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline workflows.

Collaboration and Communication:

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to support Lean initiatives.

+ Communicate Lean objectives and progress to stakeholders across different levels of the organization, promoting engagement and alignment.

Sustainability and Continuous Improvement:

+ Ensure the sustainability of Lean improvements through effective change management and standardization practices.

+ Drive continuous improvement efforts by regularly assessing processes and identifying opportunities for additional Lean applications.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in using Lean Six Sigma and related methodologies to drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across an organization required.

+ Black-Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.

+ Advanced degree preferred.

+ Experience in quality control preferred.

+ Proven track record of leading successful Lean transformations in a GMP-regulated environment.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working effectively at all organizational levels.

+ Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, Gemba, and Genki.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

+ Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.

+ Ability to sit for long periods to work on a computer.

+ Lifting up to 25 pounds on occasion.

+ Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.

+ Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed.

+ Onsite attendance is required.

_To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid._

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected] or (979) 431-3500).

**Job Locations** _US-TX-College Station_

**Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(5/15/2025 10:43 PM)_

**_Requisition ID_** _2025-34518_

**_Category_** _Quality Control_

**_Company (Portal Searching)_** _FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies_