Director, Continuous Improvement

B. Braun Medical, Inc. Company: B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC Job Posting Location: Irvine, California, United States Functional Area: Production Working Model: Onsite Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday Shift: 5X8 Relocation Available: No Requisition ID: 11784 Company Overview B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. Position Summary The Director, Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading and sustaining World Class Continuous Improvement strategies across corporate operations. This role serves as the enterprise change agent and champion for Operational Excellence, driving the development, implementation, and standardization of continuous improvement initiatives, including OPEX and Value Engineering within R&D. The Director establishes a common, enterprise-wide approach to improvement, ensures consistent use of tools and methodologies, and promotes the sharing of best practices across sites and functions. By defining metrics, setting goals, and prioritizing high-impact initiatives, the Director enables measurable performance improvements aligned with business objectives. This position also oversees training, develops internal capability standards, and evaluates emerging best practices to strengthen organizational effectiveness, while partnering closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Direct and plan World Class Continuous Improvement activities across Corporate Operations Support sites in implementation of OPEX Implement, train and support the implementation of Value Engineering in R&D Ensure consistency in use of tools and techniques by local offices and share expertise between sites; design a common approach to implementation of initiatives Establish, implement and track metrics and goals for World Class Manufacturing Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the organization; prioritize projects based on functional area needs and business impact Oversee training, including coordination and scheduling of workshops and training sessions Establish qualifications and requirements for internal employees Research current best practices in manufacturing support functions and evaluate their feasibility/implementation for BBMUS Act as main change agent and champion for Corporate function areas The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor from time to time. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field; Master’s degree preferred 10+ years related experience, minimum 5 years management experience required Applicable industry/professional certification required Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred Occasional business travel required; ability to work non‑standard schedule as needed Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Physical Requirements Regular duties include sitting, talking, hearing, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking occasionally, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 20 pounds. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $195,000 - $230,000 Schedule: Onsite, standard business hours Monday‑Friday; after‑hours support may be needed. Benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr