Director, Continuous Improvement

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. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit 

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. 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.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Directs and plans World Class Continues Improvement activities across the Corporate (Operation)
• Supports sites in implementation the OPEX
• Implements, trains and supports the implementation of Value Engineering 
• Ensures consistency in use of tools and techniques by local offices and the sharing of expertise between Designs a “common approach” to implementation of initiatives.
• Establishes, implements and tracks metrics and goals for World Class Manufacturing
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement across the organization. Prioritizes projects based on function area’s need and business impact.
• Oversees training, including the coordination and scheduling of workshops and training
• Establishes the qualifications and requirements for internal employee
• Researches current best practices in manufacturing support functions and evaluates their feasibility / implementation for the BBMUS
• Acts as main Change Agent and Champion for the Corporate function areas.
• Manage the site productivity and Operational Excellence projects portfolio
• Lead and collaborate in the design and implementation of Operational Excellence Strategies and Tactics to improve business performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Establish annual cost saving target and review monthly cost saving results with the site Finance department.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General:

It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Please refer to the Corporate Guidelines or BBMUS Guidelines or job specific authorities where applicable. This list is however not exhaustive and may be amended by the Management from time to time.
• Requires breadth of organizational, professional field, and industry knowledge. Ability to integrate critical information from several diverse areas. Champions advanced strategies and concepts.
• Directs the activities of a broad functional area through division heads who are responsible for planning, budgeting, costs, methods and employees. Determines actual organizational structure and allocation of resources.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Represents the organization as a prime contact on projects and departmental operations. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on issues often requiring coordination across organizational lines

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degreein a technical or scientific field of study required, Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years related experience, plus a minimum of 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 pharma manufacturing environment

Standard business hours - Monday-Friday, after hours support may be needed

Salary range: $195,000 - $230,000

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at  .

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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