Continuous Improvement Lean Specialist

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.

• Utilize Lean tools to drive Lean Systems in all aspects of the business; e.g., Operations, Quality, Engineering, Admin.
• Schedule and manage the site Continuous Improvement Steering Committee.
• Track and 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.

• Problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious, professional and articulate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Will become a certified Black Belt within 18 months.

• Lean Systems certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing Lean manufacturing.
• Leadership skills; experience leading Kaizen events.
• Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing toolbox.
• Experience in Lean Systems implementation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5S and SMED).

• Communication and training skills.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.
• Proficiency in OpEx methods, tools, skills and trends.
• 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 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.
• Strong speaking and hearing; visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and ability to adjust focus.
• Major portion of work schedule spent walking, standing, stooping, bending and occasionally lifting up to 40lb.

• Health Management – diverse health offerings, such as health clinic.
• Training and Development – tailored training programs for various roles.
• Food – vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options.
• Flexibility – mobile work is possible.