Continuous Improvement Manager

Req ID: 7989

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH; CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE; FLORIDA, MIAMI; MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK; PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY; TENNESSEE, BARTLETT; WASHINGTON, REDMOND

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.

Job Description

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.
Complete Green Belt projects, as identified and/or assigned, with limited Black Belt support by leading teams in the application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to solve business problems.
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 4-year college degree (Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent in a technical or science-related 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, team-oriented environment.
Proven leadership, teamwork, collaboration and influencing skills; demonstrated initiative and assertiveness; strong computer skills and use of software applications such as MS Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); strong written and oral communication skills, are required.
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 cross-functional 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 on-demand wellness classes
Work-life 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

We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $90,243.00 - $126,339.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

About us:

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

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

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.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities: As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)

Nearest Major Market: Worcester
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Manager, QA, Management, Quality

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