Manager, Lean Manufacturing - Medical Device at Colorado Springs

Job Description

Our client is a leader in the manufacturing of innovative medical devices  They are a well established, well known leader in the industry!!!  We have been serving our client company for 12 years and have been contacted to assist them in their search for a Manager of Lean Manufacturing.  We are looking for someone who excels in lean manufacturing, has experience implementing Lean Manufacturing tool applications and has a proven track record.  Experience in the medical device or automotive industry is preferred.  Competitive salary, great benefits and desirable location!

• Will lead/support andor initiate process improvements in conjunction with the Business Unit Managers;  process kaizan, flow kaizan, value stream mapping (VSM) and other lean manufacturing techniques through the disciplined use of identification, analysis and measurement.
• Bring expertise in support of multi-functional efforts towards process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, process ownership and required compliance to procedures.
• Communicate with and advise Business Unit Managers on strategic direction and thrusts is critical to the success of this position.
• Responsibility for local and global activities as Best Practices are identified and implemented.
• Promote innovation in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Partner wit the management team to optimize operations processes and ensure linkage to company productivity and financial goals are met.
• Monitor, communicate, prepare and present operations suggestions, results and metrics.
• Teach less experienced personnel on the benefits of lean and JIT applications.  Become a JIT Course Instructor.
• Promote and nurture the highest standards of teamwork and cooperation.

keywords:  lean manufacturing, JIT, manufacturing, medical device, automotive, manager

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other technical discipline, MBA preferred.
• 10+ years demonstrated track record in implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, written, computer and interpersonal skills.
• Highest level of professionalism, ethics and compliance.
• 10+ years experience in the implementation of lean manufacturing tool applications in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to train people and manage cultural changes to obtain "buy in" of lean/JIT manufacturing principals.
• Understand and competent in lean/JIT industry practices/principles.
• Ability to track, document and report operational results.
• EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL DEVICE OR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES.

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Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Colorado Springs, Company: Alliance.