In this role you will prioritize and drive performance improvements that will have a large impact on business results. You will be delivering operational excellence to customers by challenging the status quo, coaching, and embedding a mindset of continuous improvement to achieve performance excellence.

　　Your role:

　　Supporting the business in resolving issues, using the known lean and 6S tools, as well using Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies, Kaizen events and 6S projects as a way to improve quality, delivery, cost and inventory within your assigned geography/business perimeter.

　　Ensuring Kaizen events and 6S projects are properly planned, executed and sustained.

　　Assessing key business metrics and situations from a “Site Leader's” point of view and engaging with the stakeholders, helping them to identify opportunities where lean, 6Sand CI tools can be used to improve such metrics and situations.

　　Performing overview of CAPA/CAPA management and working closely with the quality management system, within the operations.

　　Overseeing two locations, traveling between both as needed (AZ and PA).

　　You're the right fit if:

　　You’ve acquired 8+ years of experience driving continuous improvement in a regional or global role (required). Experience in a global operating company (highly desired).

　　Your skills include working with quality/quality management systems, change management and lean manufacturing processes, as well as driving projects following PMP methodologies.

　　You have a bachelor’s degree in business or engineering (Lean Certified Practitioner – a plus).

　　You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

　　You’re an excellent communicator and have proven ability to drive change with a sense of urgency and bias for action, are detail oriented and have the ability to work with varying levels of employees.

　　About Philips

　　We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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　　If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

　　Additional Information

　　US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

　　Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Phoenix, AZ or Linwood, PA

　　It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

　　As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

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