Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global company in the medical equipment industry! The organization has launched an initiative toward continuous improvement and efficiency. Some elements of this initiative are grass roots in nature, and others are strategic.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of a Lean mindset within partner business function

Lead development of core value stream and process mapping

Identify the most impactful opportunities for efficiency and sales velocity gains within partner business function

Work with sponsors and the team project manager to go from opportunity identification to project scoping to change sustainment

Co-develop KPIs and implement visual management

Establish standard work and root cause analysis approaches within partner functions

Qualifications:

BS/BA required

Six Sigma Green Belt required minimum, Black Belt preferred

7+ years relevant work experience with involvement in, or leading of, continuous improvement program, including in commercial (e.g., non-manufacturing) functions

Demonstrated experience with leading value stream mapping

Demonstrated experience implemented and leading visual management

Healthcare, medical device or a related industry experience preferred

Prior experience working with global organizations preferred

Pay Rate: $50-$54.39/hour

Full-time