Continuous Improvement Manager required for International Pharmaceutical Company
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
One of the world's largest pharmaceutical company is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the deployment of their CI system.
The Continuous Improvement manager will help deploy continuous improvement, supporting the Integrated Supply Chain Operations team in driving breakthrough change within Life Sciences. The candidate will lead high-impact cross functional teams and will employ Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver considerable value to the site.
The Continuous Improvement Manager will have the following responsibilities:
- Work with continuous improvement stakeholders to lower cycle time and lead time in key processes.
- Establish the right relationships and be able to collaborate to ensure success.
- Be able to work with everyone from Front Line to management to heighten maturity and understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Methodologies.
- Inspire breakthrough change and fact-based decision making throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:
- Bachelor's Degree, Masters degree preferred
- 5+ years of work experience in a similar function (CI, process engineering, etc.)
- Black Belt or similar certification preferred
- Life Science/Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred
- Proven track record of deploying a range of tools/approaches to improve operational performance (e.g. value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management)