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San Angelo, TX, US

Staff Process Excellence Engineer-7082121009

Description

Medical Devices & Diagnostics Global Services, L.L.C., Global Supply Chain organization is recruiting for a Staff Process Excellence Engineer, located in San Angelo, TX.

Medical Devices & Diagnostics (MD&D) Global Services, L.L.C., represents more than 60 manufacturing sites and 26,000 employees who plan, source, manufacture and deliver high-quality and cost-effective medical products to our customers around the globe each day. Work of the MD&D Supply Chain supports a multitude of product platforms, new products and delivery systems that are used in a wide range of procedures throughout the healthcare industry, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, minimally invasive surgery, hospital sterilization, clinical laboratory testing, diabetes management, joint replacement surgery and vision care.

Ethicon, Inc. is a trusted, world-wide leader in surgical care. For over a century, Ethicon has continuously introduced innovations in wound closure, general surgery, wound management, women's health and urology and aesthetic medicine that fulfill the company's vision: Restoration of Body and of Life.

The Staff Process Excellence Engineer will be responsible for implementing key business improvement initiatives for manufacturing lines within a larger site or for a small site (scope covers 200 associates or less). This individual will define opportunities, analyze data, design manufacturing line flows and improve business processes. Improvement initiatives will be led by enlisting and influencing cross-functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools. Utilize business, leadership and technical skills to execute projects and mentor all groups (associate to management) at the site, developing a continuous improvement culture.

The Staff Process Excellence Engineer will also be responsible for developing a strategy and executing a plan to deliver process performance improvements related to Quality, Delivery and Cost of a manufacturing line or business unit within a plant. Manage project portfolio activities such as prioritization, resource allocation, performance measurement and change management plans. Develop strategy and execution plan to improve flow of products from suppliers to distribution centers for a value stream. Leverage process knowledge to identify opportunities and solutions to improve throughput capacity by reducing impact of constraints. Drive associates' engagement and for developing Lean and Six Sigma capabilities through coaching and mentoring at various levels (associate to professionals) within the site. Sustain business improvement results through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, ME2, Do It Right and other continuous improvement methodologies. Facilitate PEx trainings, certifications, business case definitions and results presentations, as required. Follow and observe all regulatory requirements (GMPs, ISO, FDA, internal policies) applicable to area of responsibility. Comply with Johnson & Johnson safety requirements and safe working conditions and practices in the department.

The Staff Process Excellence Engineer will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot manufacturing line operations, including issues such as yield losses and adjustments of machine set up to improve efficiency of production runs. Demonstrate expertise in understanding organizational dynamics, priorities and objectives of the different groups and recognize the interdependencies of all parameters (production and non-production). Work cross-functionally and optimize resources to meet/exceed production performance on quality, cost, delivery and budget for a large segment of the manufacturing operation. Lead plant level improvement projects including Operational Excellence and cost reduction initiatives. Drive alignment between the Master Production Schedule, daily/finite schedules and the Material Resource Plan. Demonstrate ability to take appropriate corrective action to resolve discrepancies and maintain production balance after reviewing actual performance as compared to plan. Proactively foresee issues and balance trade-offs to maximize overall efficiency and performance of the manufacturing line. Coordinate systems or processes to review and drive progress on Operational Excellence and cost reduction efforts. Identify and apply relevant product cost benchmarks to quantify improvement opportunities. Leverage knowledge of manufacturing principles and product costs and drivers to champion the DTV (Design to Value) process. Leverage knowledge of the broader business context to make trade-offs that help reach the financial business plan.

Qualifications


A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an Engineering or Science discipline. Advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years of Engineering experience is required. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Medical Device industry experience is preferred. Experience working in a FDA regulated environment is preferred. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), ISO and/or other regulatory requirements preferred. Knowledge of financial processes (standard cost development) and business planning preferred. Experience in requesting and translating customer needs is preferred. Experience in designing end-to-end supply chains is preferred. Project management experience is preferred. Experience with change management is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Project is preferred. Knowledge of statistical data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab) preferred. Knowledge of production and quality control techniques such as Continuous Flow Manufacturing (CFM) and Total Quality Management (TQM) preferred. Knowledge of Process Excellence (Six Sigma, Lean, ME2) tools and methodologies required. Knowledge of Lean Maturity Assessment (LMA) is preferred. Six Sigma/Lean Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt) is required. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills. Must have a strategic and continuous improvement mindset with strong leadership and influencing skills. The ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of management across multiple sites is required. This position requires up to 35% domestic and international travel.

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Primary Location:North America-United States-Texas-San Angelo
Organization: Ethicon Inc. (6045)
Relocation: Eligible
Yes - Within Country