QuidelOrtho
Continuous Improvement Manager
US - CA - Carlsbad - Rutherford
H1B sponsorship available$118k-$135kDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine.
- We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.
- Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
Responsibilities
- The overarching aim of this role is to drive significant improvements across operations by building a culture and processes of continuous improvement.
- Share best practices and drive continuous improvement and Standard Work across processes.
- Partner with business leaders to develop, standardize, and drive operating mechanisms that drive key performance indicator visibility, accountability, and action planning to continually improve business performance.
- Experience leading Kaizen events including elements such as standard work, cell design, process and product 3P, Value-Analysis/Value Engineering, error-proofing, material flow, heijunka, and kanban.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or operations.
- Minimum of five years of experience including three years of deploying Lean in a manufacturing setting
- 3-5 years of experience leading lean transformation in world class multi-site manufacturing organization with automation processes
- A 'hands-on' track record of implementing successful
Skills
- Coach development of leaders and the general population relative to continuous improvement.
- Lead/Manage specific operational projects.
- Facilitate Kaizen charter development and events.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Compensation
- Salary Transparency
Benefits
- Formal 6 Sigma education and +3 years experience leading 6 sigma programs
Company info
- Join our mission as our next Manager, Continuous Improvement.
- Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement.
- We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked.
- Develop a culture that emphasizes quality and safety improvements as part of continuous improvement.
Equal opportunity
- QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties.
- If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com. #LI-HF1
- QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
- If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.
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