Continuous Improvement Manager
Company : KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (KSEA)
Job Code : 13255
Pay Grade : US-C17
Salary Range : $84,800 - $135,250
Description
KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.
For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (KSEA) has launched an initiative toward continuous improvement and efficiency. Some elements of this initiative are grassroots in nature, and others are strategic.
To embed the culture of Continuous Improvement and Lean / Six Sigma skillsets, the KSEA organization will need to hire this background and experience.
The Continuous Improvement Manager will serve as a member of the Value Delivery Office based in El Segundo, CA. This role reports to the Director, Value Delivery Office.
To be successful, this individual must :
- Lead the development of a Lean mindset within the partner business function
- Lead development of core value stream and process mapping
- Identify the most impactful opportunity(s) for efficiency and sales velocity gains within the partner business function
- Work with sponsors and VDO project manager to go from opportunity identification to project scoping to change sustainment
- Codevelop KPIs and implement visual management
- Establish standard work and root cause analysis approaches within partner functions
Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with all levels of the organization
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
- Demonstrated experience of success through perseverance
- Ability to self-develop and execute a strategic plan
- Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle
Qualifications
- BS / BA required
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- 7+ years relevant work experience with involvement in, or leading of, continuous improvement programs, including in commercial (e.
g., non-manufacturing) functions
- Demonstrated experience with leading value stream mapping
- Demonstrated experience implementing and leading visual management
- Healthcare, medical device, or a related industry experience preferred
- Prior experience working with global organizations preferred
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Pay Transparency
The salary range and / or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.
When determining a specific team member's base salary and / or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs.
During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below for the process for requesting accommodation.
Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.
Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
- 3 weeks vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave
- 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee's first 6% contribution
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,200 per year! - Tuition preimbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
- And much more!
- Field sales, internships, and part-time employees are not eligible except where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
To include, maternal / paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.
Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor.
Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences.
To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at [email protected]
Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ's Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required.
Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by the KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.
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