Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist – Pharma (Onsite)

B. Braun Melsungen AG; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist to optimize manufacturing processes, drive waste reduction, and lead Kaizen events. You will coach teams in Lean thinking, measure impact, and support cross-functional improvements across the site in Irvine, CA.

The role emphasizes training, visual management, and sustaining gains with safety and quality as top priorities, in an onsite environment with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in continuous improvement.
• Pharma/Med device manufacturing experience preferred.
• High volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean or six sigma certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes; identify opportunities for standardization and waste reduction.
• Lead Kaizen events and coach teams in Lean thinking and tools.
• Measure performance, track savings, and ensure sustainment of gains.
• Develop visual management systems and share best practices across units.
• Coordinate training in Lean philosophy and tools; support workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and safety goals.

Skills

Lean thinking

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Job description

B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist to optimize manufacturing processes, drive waste reduction, and lead Kaizen events. You will coach teams in Lean thinking, measure impact, and support cross-functional improvements across the site in Irvine, CA.

The role emphasizes training, visual management, and sustaining gains with safety and quality as top priorities, in an onsite environment with standard Monday–Friday hours.