Continuous Improvement Specialist

B Braun Medical; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative medical solutions. This role focuses on implementing Lean methodologies to improve processes and drive efficiencies within the organization. As a change agent, you will lead initiatives to reduce waste, enhance productivity, and ensure high-quality standards in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze current practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess a strong foundation in process optimization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean methodologies and process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills to measure and track improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze work methods to implement best practices and improvements.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement interventions and measure results.

Skills

Lean Thinking

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company: Central Admixture Pharmacy
Job Posting Location: Allentown (6580 Snowdrift Rd), Pennsylvania, United States
Functional Area: Other Areas
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 4189

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

CAPS, part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., is the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies, has been delivering high-quality, same-day, admixture services and solutions to hospitals and outpatient facilities for more than 28 years. Along with the nation's largest 503A sterile injectable outsourcing network, CAPS offers industry-leading batch compounding on a national scale through three 503B registered outsourcing facilities. With experience, capacity, and a passion for safety, CAPS is your 503B solution.

Job Function - General:

• Analyzes current work methods and processes and identifies opportunities to implement common processes & best demonstrated practices - Serves as a change agent. Provides leadership, coaching, and training in Lean thinking, Lean production. Helps disseminate lean thinking and industry information throughout the organization.
• Attends Lean seminars and Lean events to promote personal and organizational development. Recognizes Lean contributors throughout the organization.
• Supports process integration of continuous improvement, improves the manufacturing process by understanding, measuring, charting and reducing the variations in the process that have a negative impact on the process and the product. Drive standardization and consistency of approach.
• Facilitates Continuous Improvement interventions (KAIZEN events), activities and employee involvement teams throughout the organization.
• Measures and analyzes current state and the results of changes made, with the objective of sustaining and continually building upon improvement.
• Assures that predicted savings and other financial benefits are tracked, validated, reported, and applied to organization's operating results.
• Creates and maintains visual management to sustain gains for stakeholders.
• Coordinates training of personnel in Lean philosophy, Lean tools and other improvement approaches aligned to CORE
• Communicates project status and issues to all levels of management.
• Assists Business Units to eliminate waste and improve processes with targets, objectives and sche dules consistent with strategic analysis and plans; coordinate Business Unit Lean savings plans, goals andobjectives.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of workspace based on lean principles.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other person.

Limit of Authorization/Authority:
Please refer to the Corporate Guidelines or BBMUS Guidelines or job specific authorities where applicable. This list is however not exhaustive and may be amended by the Management from time to time.
Education and Professional Knowledge:
-Associate's or technical degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience:
-0-03 years related experience required.
Certification:
-Applicable industry/professional certification required.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
-Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
Supervision Given and Received:
-Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
Problem Solving:
-Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
Contacts/Cooperation:
-Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.
Additional Requirement:
-Occasional business travel required, Valid driver's license and passport

Physical Requirement and Work Environment:
-Attendance Requirement Regular and predictable attendance

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
Moderate work - Exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range: $73,987 - $92,489

Schedule is (8am-5pm) Monday-Friday. Weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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