Continuous Improvement Manager

469g Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to lead a Lean/CI team and drive enterprise-wide transformation across Formulation areas. You will partner with site leadership to define a Lean roadmap, coach leaders, and deliver sustainable performance improvements.

Responsibilities include leading Lean events, applying IE methods, and managing a portfolio of improvement projects, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operational excellence roles.
• Leadership or people-management experience.
• Proven Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project/program management experience.
• Strong leadership, change management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to other site locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Lean/CI specialists with capability growth.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives in Formulation areas.
• Partner with leaders to develop and execute a Lean strategic vision and multi-year roadmap.
• Drive site-level transformation projects through coaching and change leadership.
• Lead Lean events such as Kaizen, VSM, A3, chalk circles, and Gemba walks.
• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of CI projects aligned with business goals.
• Apply IE methods like time studies, flow analysis, and statistics to drive improvements.
• Improve line/process performance using OEE/OLE, process control, centerlining, and maintenance systems.
• Build Lean capability and leadership across the organization through coaching.
• Communicate progress with data-driven storytelling.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Leadership

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing or related field

Tools

Kaizen

A3 problem solving

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

TPM

Six Sigma

Job description

Join us

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. This role is well suited to an ambitious professional seeking to drive enterprise‑wide transformation through Lean leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Lean/Continuous Improvement specialists and driving operational excellence by deploying Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methods, and structured problem‑solving across the site, specifically within our Formulation areas. You will partner closely with site leadership to define a Lean strategic vision, translate it into a roadmap, and ensure disciplined execution. Through coaching, influence, and leadership, you will enable sustainable performance improvement and cultural transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Lean / Continuous Improvement specialists, ensuring capability growth and consistent deployment of methods.
• Lead and drive Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, specifically our Formulation areas, to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
• Partner with functional leaders to help develop and execute the Lean strategic vision and multi‑year roadmap.
• Drive site‑level strategic transformation projects through influence, coaching, and change leadership.
• Lead, plan, and facilitate Lean events and improvement activities, including Kaizen workshops, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), A3 problem solving, chalk circles, and Gemba walks.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects aligned with business objectives.
• Apply Industrial Engineering methods such as time studies, flow analysis, system optimization, and statistical analysis to identify and implement improvements.
• Improve line and process performance using OEE/OLE methodologies, process control strategies, centerlining, and maintenance systems.
• Utilize knowledge of manufacturing systems and automation, including software, controls, and automated, semi‑automated, and manual filling and packaging equipment.
• Build Lean capability and leadership behaviors across the organization by coaching and developing others.
• Communicate progress and outcomes through strong presentations and data‑driven storytelling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operational excellence roles.
• Experience in a leadership or people‑management role.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project/program management.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Certifications in Lean Leadership and/or continuous improvement tools (A3, Kaizen, VSM, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to other site locations.

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You

• Have deep knowledge of Lean principles, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Think strategically and enjoy leading transformation initiatives that are customer‑focused and business‑driven.
• Are hands‑on, data‑oriented, and skilled at identifying improvement opportunities using Lean, statistical, and industrial engineering techniques.
• Are open‑minded, adaptable, and thrive in change‑driven environments.
• Demonstrate Lean leadership and sensei behaviors, strong executive presence, and credibility on the shop floor and in the boardroom.
• Enjoy developing others by building skills, capability, and ownership of continuous improvement across the organization.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Please visit our company page for more information.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Base pay range

The base pay range for this position is: $137,910 - $189,629. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Export Control

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. Siemens Healthineers’ policy is to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

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