Manager, Continuous Improvement (Warehouse Distribution)

　　Req ID: 41648

　　Job Category: Lean

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46278

　　Description:

　　At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

　　Position Summary

　　Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement program initiatives and deployments. The CI Manager will utilize lean implementation strategies and experiences in leading the organization through the lean transformation journey. The CI Manager will plan, organize, and implement established STERIS Continuous Improvement methods, practices, and tools for more efficient and effective processes. The incumbent will take a hands-on, collaborative, action-oriented approach to build support for change and transformation while leading, training, developing, motivating, and coaching the team in the development of a lean culture.

　　What you will do

　　Leads and drives lean transformation and change initiatives to create and sustain world-class, visually managed processes for instantaneous recognition of wastes in all areas.

　　Implements CI/Lean methods to drive improvement in alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

　　Facilitates and/or conducts lean training programs, Kaizen events, and other lean initiatives. Assesses, coaches, and provides constructive feedback to teams to strengthen lean competencies at the site.

　　Serves as a change facilitator, develops, and collaborates with site/area lean champions and/or business leaders and influences site leadership in the transformation to and in support of a continuous improvement culture.

　　Develops and manages multiple processes, long and short-term, sustainable, lean-related visual action plans as well as assigned key projects.

　　Monitors existing and new processes for improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean problem-solving methodology and takes appropriate follow-up action.

　　Tracks, measures, and reports progress on improvements using standard, established KPI’s.

　　Establishes and monitors core CI/lean systems such as: SQDC, 5S, Standard Work, and Leader Standard Work for compliance to standards and effective utilization.

　　Assists in the preparation of budgets, schedules, and other financial reports regarding the impact of sustaining CI/lean improvements, waste reduction, and ROI, as indicated by lean accounting principles. Provides input to Capital Equipment Requests relative to CI/Lean projects.

　　Organize and facilitate site Lean Steering Committee.

　　Maintain professional and technical knowledge through benchmarking world-class lean organizations and personal CI/Lean related training.

　　Hires, trains, develops, coaches, and provides team member guidance and supervision in the event of having direct report(s).

　　Other assigned duties.

　　What you will need to be successful

　　Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Management, Data Analysis, or Related Technical Field)

　　8 + years of demonstrated qualified lean experience in a leadership role.

　　One successful brownfield lean transformation or equivalent transformation experience preferred.

　　Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of a variety of lean tools: Toyota Production System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.

　　Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics and 5S requirements within CI/ lean and practices.

　　Lean certification from a recognized independent technical organization, Bronze certification from AME/SME or the ability to certify within 6 months in role.

　　Preferred experience with Shingijutsu consultants and mentoring by a recognized competent lean consultancy.

　　Ability to manage priorities for limited multi-site responsibility, if assigned and which may include travel up to 15% of the time.

　　Experience in working within a matrix environment reporting to Lean organization and taking local direction from Site Director.

　　Knowledge and us of Lean, data analysis, and project management tools.

　　Excellent organizational skills, analytical and critical thinking skills.

　　Must have strong ability to influence team members to shift to continuous improvement methods.

　　Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

　　Ability to lead and develop team members.

　　Proficient with MS Office products.

　　What we offer you

　　The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing:

　　Competitive pay

　　Annual merit bonus and incentive plans

　　Medical, vision, prescription, dental and life insurance

　　401(k) with a company match

　　Paid vacation time and paid holidays

　　Tuition assistance

　　Opportunities for advancement

　　Join us and help write our next chapter.

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　　STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

　　If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

　　STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

　　The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

　　Req ID: 41648

　　Job Category: Lean

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46278

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