Continuous Improvement Manager - Westborough, United States - Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Verified Company

Westborough, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Workplace Flexibility:

Field**Are you looking for a company that cares about people's lives and health, including yours? Let's inspire healthier lives, together.

Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people's lives better for over 100 years.

Our Purpose is to make people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: _Integrity - Empathy - Agility - Unity - Long-Term View_

We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying
True to Life.

This position will identify and improve the outcomes of R&D, Manufacturing, and operational processes to improve quality, drive efficiencies and reduce costs for the sites across the Olympus network.

This role will manage implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, RCA/RCI, Six Sigma and will take the lead in fostering the development of Site Ambassadors, & Lean/Six Sigma Practitioners by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a Continuous Improvement culture.

Job Duties:

Governance oversight and support for site performance management groups meetings and reviews.
Be a role model in continuous improvement behaviors.
Assist in generating positive role model behavior stories/ambassadors for the sites.
Recognize the sites for continuous improvement wins.
Influence through ongoing partnership and active coaching at all levels of the sites. Partner and collaborate with leaders to discover Continuous Improvement opportunities, and to facilitate/lead the execution of significant Kaizen events.
Train and coach associates in LEAN (Yellow Belt) & Six Sigma (Green Belt) thinking and methodologies.
Build capabilities in Operational Excellence (LEAN/SIX SIGMA). Guarantee sustainability of scientific thinking by reaching sufficient penetration levels of people trained, certified and active users of tools. o Assist associates with execution of Green Belt (SIX SIGMA) projects through direct coaching across the sites.
Develop projects through the DMAIC or Kaizen methodology, while considering potential project risks. o Support departmental improvement projects across the sites.
Maintain and support the development of our Process Excellence goals and objectives.
Provide progress reports for each site.
Perform other duties as needed. The position will be centrally based to support a geographic area for the business.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

A 4year college degree (Bachelor's Degree) or equivalent in a technical or sciencerelated field is required.
Green Belt Certification is required.
Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated Continuous Improvement experience.
Excellent use of Lean, RCA/RCI and Six Sigma methodologies.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
Process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and RCA/RCI.
In this role, up to 30% travel should be expected, sometimes in short notice.

Preferred:

Training others in CI tools & methodologies is a plus.
Ability and desire to work in a remote, teamoriented environment.
Ability to effectively engage people at all levels of the business, strong coaching, and mentoring skills.
Strong relationship skills with the ability to foster a sense of community with crossfunctional stakeholders.

Why join Olympus?

_ Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives._

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free virtual live and ondemand wellness classes
Worklife balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
12 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center** _US Only_

- **Limited locations_

About us:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and mínimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect.

We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

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Let's realize your potential, together._**Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)