Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead improvements resulting in a gemba and visual workplace daily management environment
• Apply the principles of `waste reduction\xe2\x80\x99; muda, muri, and mura
• Drive measurable improvements in quality, material control, throughput, flexibility, and cost
• Mentor site leaders, engineers, and shop floor supervisors to instill the disciplines to drive a transition to a lean thinking enterprise
• Serve as a subject matter expert for operations in a regulated environment (GMP, TP or equivalent)
• Develop, participate, and lead training sessions in Lean, kaizen, and problem-solving methods
• Identify, scope, resource, and execute large-scale cross-functional projects aimed at reduction of waste
• Work with manufacturing department managers and team members to define the implementation strategies for continuous improvement across the organization
• Develop appropriate tools and methods to sustain improvements across the organization
• Incorporate the use of Lean six sigma tools and methods in team activities and business problem solving
• Develop data collection and retrieval tools for organizational use
• Develop and implement supervisory level control solutions

Preferred Education:

• BA/BS/BENG Degree in Engineering or equivalent; Master\xe2\x80\x99s preferred

Preferred Requirements:

• 7+ years of continuous improvement leadership applying the elements of lean/operational excellence
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is required
• Experience in Design for Six Sigma is a plus
• 5+ years hands on experience in Six Sigma Projects
• Expertise in leading Lean Kaizen events in a manufacturing or operations environment is required
• Strong process engineering and data analysis skills required
• Familiarity with shop floor and desk top software such as MS Office, MES, LIMS, eTQ.

Interested candidates please apply/forward your resume to cecilia@avancosearch.com for a confidential discussion