Lean Manufacturing Engineer (Opex Engineer)

JOB SUMMARY

The Operational Excellence Engineer is responsible for facilitating and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives at the site level. This role plays a pivotal part in driving operational efficiency, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams primarily at a local level, to create and revise processes and systems, and monitor progress towards the global OpEx strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as a local subject matter expert in Lean/Six Sigma tool applications and how they can be applied to new and existing improvements.

• Collaborates with department heads and cross-functional teams to lead and coach on the use of the Lean/Six Sigma toolbox. Coordinates the implementation of Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.

• Foster a culture of Operational Excellence by providing proper training and standardizing procedures, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, agile and any other required methodologies.

• Analyzes operational data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepares regular reports on the progress and impact of operational excellence initiatives. Lean Thinker that drives the culture with a mindset of Continuous Improvement.

• Leads and facilitate cross-functional improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives. Collaborates with project teams to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables.

• Implements change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and methodologies. Work closely with teams to address challenges and obstacles related to change initiatives.

• Identify areas of improvement to deliver a robust and cost-effective end-to-end process through constant continuous improvement initiatives and mindset.

• Provide Best Practices to other global manufacturing sites to share and learn within the network.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues.

• May involve limited travel to other manufacturing plants.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered

• Training or Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement training preferred.

Experience

• Experience in using and implementing continuous improvement and, problem solving methodologies.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as process, industrial, manufacturing engineer, or similar.

• Minimum 5 years of GMP and medical devices environment.

• Experience participating or leading OpEx efforts to drive Continuous Improvements.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to speak, write and communicate in English.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Excellent organizational and public speaking skills.

• Proven experience in coordinating operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering measurable results.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong level of persuasion and influencing skills.