Continuous Improvement Project Leader

Grifols; North Carolina; On-site; Full time

Job description

Grifols is a global healthcare company focused on plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine. We are looking for Continuous/Project Improvement Specialists to join our production/manufacturing area and drive continuous improvement initiatives and project management support.

Continuous/Project Improvement Specialist

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with department SMEs and cross‑functional teams to analyze inefficiencies and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collect, analyze and present data to measure performance indicators (cycle time, yield, quality, cost).
• Propose and manage process improvement initiatives, including redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction.
• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, timelines, resources, and facilitate cross‑functional team meetings.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards; regularly report key performance indicators and present findings to management.
• Assist in developing and delivering training programs to promote continuous improvement principles among employees.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in continuous improvement methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced experience with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent facilitation, organization and influence without authority.
• Experience in continuous improvement and/or project management; minimum 2 years in operations.
• BS/BA degree in a related field.
• Preferred: cGMP/FDA environment, Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt (or equivalent).

Sr. Continuous/Project Improvement Specialist

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties of the Continuous/Project Improvement Specialist.
• Regularly report key performance indicators and project proposals to management and site OPEX.
• Collaborate with Finance and site OPEX to develop cost analyses for identified projects.
• Lead and facilitate complex cross‑functional project teams; use statistical tools to identify root causes.
• Participate in training programs, workshops, conferences and professional networks to enhance knowledge and skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with process mapping software and project management tracking (Visio, MS Project, Gantt).
• Experience with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP).
• Understanding of quality management systems and operational metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management, organization and influence without authority.
• BS/BA degree in a related field; minimum 5 years of continuous improvement and/or project management experience.
• Preferred: cGMP/FDA environment, Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt (or equivalent).

EEO Statement: Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, protected veteran status, or spouse/family member of a protected veteran. We consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Locations: Multiple U.S. and Canada sites across various states and provinces.