Continuous Improvement Lead

Philips; Murrysville (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead in Pennsylvania to plan and execute productivity improvements across the end-to-end value chain, with a focus on ISC functions. This onsite role requires 4+ years in industrial, manufacturing engineering or supply chain and a relevant degree.

You will identify cost-saving opportunities, partner with site leadership to implement lean-driven improvements, support Kaizen and Six Sigma projects, and apply Operational Excellence methods.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical experience in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree or vocational education in relevant fields.
• Minimum physical, cognitive and environmental requirements stated.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute productivity improvements across end-to-end value chain with primary focus around ISC functions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by optimizing processes, streamlining workflows, and supporting sustainable improvements.
• Partner with site leadership to implement improvement plans, new capabilities, and standardized procedures with effective change management using lean tools.
• Apply Operational Excellence methods and tools to improve performance within assigned operational areas.
• Assess Operational Excellence maturity, support Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects, and maintain clear process and system documentation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Vocational Education in Engineering, Business Administration, Lean Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent

Job description

• Plan and execute productivity improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness across the end-to-end value chain with primary focus around ISC functions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by optimizing processes, streamlining workflows, and supporting sustainable improvements.
• Partner with site leadership to implement improvement plans, new capabilities, and standardized procedures with effective change management support using lean methodologies and tools.
• Apply Operational Excellence methods and tools to improve performance within assigned operational areas.
• Assess Operational Excellence maturity, support Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects, and maintain clear process and system documentation.

Job Title

Continuous Improvement Lead

Job Description

Your role:

• Plan and execute productivity improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness across the end-to-end value chain with primary focus around ISC functions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by optimizing processes, streamlining workflows, and supporting sustainable improvements.
• Partner with site leadership to implement improvement plans, new capabilities, and standardized procedures with effective change management support using lean methodologies and tools.
• Apply Operational Excellence methods and tools to improve performance within assigned operational areas.
• Assess Operational Excellence maturity, support Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects, and maintain clear process and system documentation.

You're The Right Fit If

• You’ve acquired 4+ years of technical experience in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent with Vocational Education.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree / Vocational Education in Engineering, Business Administration, Lean Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• 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 certified in Lean Six Sigma preferred

How We Work Together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is onsite role!

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in PA is $70,000 to $111,000 annually.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

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.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.