Continuous Project Improvement Specialist (CW)

Position Summary As a Continuous Project Improvement Specialist in the production/manufacturing area, your primary responsibilities will be to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide project management support within the department. Responsibilities Partner with department SMEs and cross functional teams to perform thorough analysis to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization. Collect, analyze and propose relevant data to measure performance indicators such as cycle time, yield, quality and cost. Propose and manage process improvement initiatives, methodologies and best practices, including process redesign, automation, standardization and waste reduction. Maintain project schedules, including deliverables, timeline, resources and drive cross functional team meetings to meet project requirements and execution. Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to track effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives, report on KPI and present findings to department management. Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance understanding and adoption of continuous improvement principles among employees, providing guidance and support to team members implementing projects. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in continuous improvement methodologies. Lead and facilitate lean/six sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, 5S, DMAIC). Generate project charters and lead project teams to implement CI initiatives on time. Generate project schedules to define roadmap and track key milestones from initiation to closure. Generate change control documentation as required and track completion of change control requirements for CI initiatives. Job Requirements BS/BA degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years working in operations with experience in continuous improvement and/or project management, preferably in a cGMP, FDA environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Familiarity with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and facilitation abilities. Strong organizational skills. Ability to influence without authority and drive changes. Preferred knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools (Green Belt or Black Belt). Translates vision into reality by deciphering corporate message and implementing strategy. Interprets business strategy and develops objectives to align and support the strategy. Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Develops and administers schedules. Guides staff to achieve tactical and strategic business goals. Develops value‑added solutions that meet internal and/or external customer needs. Manages functional processes and staff for a department; may manage through subordinate supervisors or managers. Guides a group of staff to achieve tactical and strategic business goals. Responsible for results including costing, methods, and staffing. Typically reports to a Department Head; may report to another Department Leader. Strong tactical decision maker with ability to handle unforeseen issues. Frequently interacts cross‑functionally with peer managers. Interaction normally requires ability to gain cooperation of others. May develop and recommend with senior management financial goals or budgets for a single department. Recommends how resources should be allocated within the department to meet business goals. Moderate spending authority includes purchase requisitions and expense reports. Physical Requirements Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential infectious organisms. Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32°F, to electrical equipment. Requires personal protective equipment. Frequent sitting (4‑6 h), standing (2‑4 h), fast simple hand movements, occasional walking, bending, twisting. Color, depth perception, vision requirements specified. Light to moderate lifting up to 50 lbs. Ability to communicate complex information clearly. Compensation & Benefits Estimated pay scale for this role based in California: $89,930–$100,000 per year. Eligible to participate in up to 5 % of the company bonus pool. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, up to 5 % 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation depends on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, role location and market data. Equal Employment Opportunity Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grifols, S.A