Global Operational Excellence Lead

Requisition ID: 34241

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Global Operational Excellence Lead

JOB SUMMARY

As a Global Operational Excellence Lead, you will lead the implementation of an Operational Excellence culture across the organization on a global scale, leveraging Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies to reduce waste, improve operations and increase customer satisfaction. You will serve as the subject matter expert to collaborate and educate cross-functional teams on a local and global scale, create and revise processes and systems, and monitor progress towards the global OpEx strategy. As a key member of the global Operational Excellence Team, you will mentor team members in fostering a culture of Operational Excellence and deliver sustainable business results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Accountable for the implementation of the Operational Excellence strategy throughout the organization. Includes collaborating with senior leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets for operational improvement.
• Foster a culture of Operational Excellence by providing education & awareness, and standardizing procedures, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, agile and any other required methodologies.
• Develop strategies, systems, and tools to drive cost, customer service, and associate satisfaction to World-Class levels.
• Evaluate and measure the maturity level of the factory to reach World-Class levels. Provide regular reports to leadership on the progress of global operational excellence efforts.
• Lean Thinker that drives the culture with a mindset of Continuous Improvement.
• Identify and implement new processes, systems, programs, and operating mechanisms to enhance operational excellence culture, remove wastes, and variability on a global scale.
• Create a "Multiplier Effect" by helping factory teams drive Operational Excellence across their departments through OpEx unifying elements, components, systems, and tools.
• Identify areas of improvement to deliver a robust and cost-effective end-to-end process through constant continuous improvement initiatives and mindset.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with operational processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide Best Practices to other global manufacturing sites to share and learn within the network.
• Maintain the alignment between local and global OpEx strategies.
• Work direction responsibility may include technicians and engineers.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work direction responsibility may include technicians and engineers.

• Works directly with Senior Management within Operations and Quality.
• Requires frequent travel to other manufacturing plants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Master of Science or Business degree preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification and training in Lean or other Continuous Improvement training required.
• Change Management experienced required.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience as process, industrial, manufacturing engineer, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of GMP and medical devices environment.

• Demonstrated experience teaching continuous improvement and, problem solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in organizing and leading OpEx efforts to drive continuous improvements on a large scale.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels and across global audiences.

• Excellent organizational and public speaking skills.
• Change management experience in implementing new ways of thinking.
• Global mindset and experience working in a multinational environment.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks to ensure the timely completion of projects and assignments.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• High level of persuasion and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel internationally, approximately 25-30%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirements include use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:$116,800.00to$146,000.00 -Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base:7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  
  
  
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity - Striving for innovation
  
  
  
  
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment.Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.