Continuous Improvement Specialist

Northfield, Illinois


Employer: Medline Industries
Industry: Quality/Regulatory/R&D
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Supports, develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Deliver long-term, high impact results. Influences a culture of Continuous Improvement within the Quality Division, engaging employees to improve their processes and overall internal and external customer satisfaction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support all continuous and process improvement efforts from idea generation, data collection, implementation and benefit realization.
  • Act as a change agent and ensure continuous improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization.
  • Apply effective controls, ensuring process improvements are sustained.
  • Coach and communicate with others as needed, for successful and timely completion of assigned work.
  • Assist in designing new procedures and methods for processes, by utilizing lean methodology and tools.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in both corporate and manufacturing environments.
  • Assist in the development and facilitation of training
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.


MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree.


Certification / Licensure

  • Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.


Work Experience

  • At least 2 years of successful execution of continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts.


Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • High aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking
  • Highly organized, motivated to successfully meet or beat deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment
  • Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).


PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • Master's degree.


Certification / Licensure

  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification


Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Experience facilitating multi-day kaizen events & workshops with cross-functional teams ranging from manufacturing floor to executive leaders.

Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: QUA0101Y1
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Northfield


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