Continuous Improvement Manager
Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Summary
As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead initiatives that improve supply chain performance through process standardization, performance management, digital enablement, and operational excellence. You will partner across Planning, Strategic Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, and Technical Services to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements, and support Cosette's broader supply chain transformation agenda.
Job description
Position Summary
As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead initiatives that improve supply chain performance through process standardization, performance management, digital enablement, and operational excellence. You will partner across Planning, Strategic Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, and Technical Services to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements, and support Cosette's broader supply chain transformation agenda.
How You'll Spend Your Day
- Lead supply chain process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain process maps, operating procedures, and governance standards.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Establish KPI dashboards and performance management frameworks.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
- Support implementation of digital tools, automation solutions, and system enhancements.
- Partner with functional leaders to identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities.
- Support product and supplier onboarding process optimization.
- Develop business cases and track benefits realization from improvement initiatives.
- Lead change management activities to support adoption of new processes and tools.
- Drive standardization across planning, sourcing, external manufacturing, and logistics processes.
- Support integration and transformation projects associated with acquisitions and portfolio growth.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification required.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience required.
- Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with process mapping, KPI development, and performance management.
- Strong communication and change management skills.
- Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement certification required.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience required.
- Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with process mapping, KPI development, and performance management.
- Strong communication and change management skills.
- Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health saving account
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
- Volunteer time
- Holidays
Company overview
Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a U.S.-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company specializing in women's health and dermatology products. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company has established itself as a leading manufacturer of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions, and suppositories. With corporate and manufacturing facilities in both New Jersey and North Carolina, Cosette employs over 350 dedicated team members across all functional areas. The company is backed by Avista Healthcare Partners and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, providing strong financial support for its growth initiatives. Cosette maintains a fast-growing portfolio of branded and generic pharmaceutical products while also operating a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) division. The company's commitment to quality manufacturing, supply chain reliability, and therapeutic innovation has positioned it as a significant player in the specialty pharmaceuticals market, with particular expertise in dermatological treatments and women's healthcare solutions.