Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist

Elkhart Site Operational Excellence Specialist

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify improvement opportunities that lead to year‑over‑year cost savings.
• Partner with the site leadership team to prioritize continuous improvement projects and maintain an evergreen project hopper.
• Work with technical teams and finance to develop, document, and ensure accurate recording of productivity projects and their savings.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement at all levels through root cause analysis, PDCA methodologies, GEMBA management, 3i Unlimited, and related tools.
• Support the site’s Continuous Improvement program to deliver improved results in cost, quality, and customer service.
• Partner with Finance to track and forecast improvement measures.
• Lead improvement workshops, Kaizen events, chalk circles, VSM and other improvement events.
• Build skills and capabilities of others in Lean methods, cost savings, and OEE/OLE.

• Proficiency in Lean or Six Sigma improvement methods.
• Experience using Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering methods such as time studies, flow analysis, and system optimization.
• Proven experience with digitization solutions, including Power BI, SQL, and other data analytics platforms.
• Ability to plan and facilitate workshops and improvement events.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and project‑management skills; ability to drive change projects with cross‑functional partners to conclusion.
• Self‑directed, goal‑oriented, and able to prioritize workload in an agile environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required;
  Black Belt certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing operations.
• Financial acumen with advanced understanding of BOMs, value add, costing, and overhead.
• Experience operating as part of a site cross‑functional team, managing stakeholder relationships, and reporting up to senior management.
• Excellent oral communication, business writing, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

• Base pay range: $74,350 – $102,234.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parking/public transportation.
• Paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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