Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

Job Info

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Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.

At Siemens Healthineers, We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as Continuous Improvement Specialist.

Our global team : We are a team of more than 68,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people's lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture : We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers .

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for :

• Utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify improvement opportunities that lead to year over year cost savings
• Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement at all levels through use of Root Cause analysis, PDCA methodologies, GEMBA management, etc.
• Supporting the Continuous Improvement program for the site to deliver improved results in Cost, Quality and Customer Service
• Leading improvement workshops, kaizen events, chalk circles, VSM and other improvement events.
• Building skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods, Cost Savings and OEE/OLE

This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below, and would like to do develop your career with Healthineers

• Know and can use Lean or Six Sigma improvement methods.
• Know and use Industrial Engineering methods such as Time Studies, Flow Analysis and System Optimization
• Plan and facilitate workshops and improvement events
• Can analyze and identify improvement areas and approaches through lean methods, statistical analysis, six sigma or industrial engineering methods.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and project management skills, and the ability to drive change projects with cross-functional partners to conclusion
• Driven, self-directing, goal oriented and able to prioritize workload in an agile environment

Required skills to have for the success of this role

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 5 years ' experience in manufacturing operations
• Financial acumen with advanced understanding of BOMs, value add, costing, and overhead
• Experience of operating as part of a site cross-functional team, managing stakeholder relationships, and reporting up to senior management level
• Excellent oral communications, business writing and presentation skills
• Willing to travel up to 10%

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose: To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally.

If you want to join us in transforming the way healthcare is delivered, visit our career site at https://jobs.siemens-healthineers.com/careers

If you wish to find out more about the specific division before applying, please visit: https://usa.healthcare.siemens.com/about .

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