Continuous Improvement Lean Specialist

Röchling Medical • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

At Röchling Medical, we're united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives. With over 1,300 team members across six locations in Europe, North America, and Asia, we bring together a diverse range of expertise in plastics and metalworking to support critical applications in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical technology. What drives us? A deep passion for health – and a belief that meaningful work happens when everyone’s contribution matters. Joining our team means shaping the future of healthcare with purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to making a difference.

Requirements

• Must have problem solving and facilitation skills
• Must be enthusiastic, tenacious, professional and articulate
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Must have ability to become a certified Black Belt within 18 months
• Lean Systems Certification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing Lean manufacturing
• Leadership skills
• Experience leading Kaizen events
• Must possess communication and training skills
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System
• Proficient in OpEx methods, tools, skills, and trends and how to apply
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools used for analysis, reporting, and visual management.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience and knowledge of production machinery, processes, standards, and/or change management.
• Lean, Lean Six Sigma certified.
• Minimum Green Belt, Black Belt preferred
• Speaking and hearing is sufficient for understanding, required
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and ability to adjust focus
• Major portion of work schedule is spent walking, standing, stooping, bending and occasionally lifting up to 40lb.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to use hands and fingers in use of keyboard entry.
• Occasionally working near moving mechanical parts.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tool box
• Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills
• Experience in Lean Systems implementation
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5s and SMED)

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Lean tools to drive Lean Systems in all aspects of the business; e.g., Operations, Quality, Engineering, Admin.
• Schedules and manages the site Continuous Improvement Steering Committee
• Track / Achieve cost savings objectives and report monthly results
• Promote a continuous improvement culture through achievement of RPA targets
• Plan, organize, and execute Kaizen events
• Conduct Lean training
• Follow up on Kaizen event action list through start to close
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement teams using Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5s and SMED
• Provide input to the Regional Lean Director to continually improve training materials and technique

Benefits

• Health Management: Your health and well-being are important to us. Take advantage of our diverse health offerings, such as the health clinic.
• Training and Development: Our focus is on the continuous growth of our team members. We want to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential, which is why we offer tailored training programs for various roles. This helps you achieve peak performance and boosts your professional success!
• Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for you to enjoy - perfect for added flexibility during shift work, ensuring convenient access to refreshments at any time.
• Flexibility: Flexibility leads to efficiency – that’s what we believe. That's why mobile work is possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees