Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Collaborate with Program Managers, Manufacturing and Process Engineering to support bring up Jidoka/Manual production lines in Sunnyvale.
* Maximize the performance of Value Streams by implementing and sustaining lean conversion principles in order to meet customer requirements.
* Execute strategy for improving the safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity (SQDIP) performance.
* Take ownership of reasons for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity misses. Work cross functionally to create and follow up on immediate and longer-term action plans.
* Report progress and necessary counter-measures to achieve set goals through Daily Management walkthroughs.
* Manage staff resources by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training and developing associates for growth opportunities
* Coach and develop teams, facilitate individual and team growth
* Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process; observing processes and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, developing reporting procedures and systems in accordance with company guidelines to ensure success in meeting the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity goals.
* Contribute to improving manufacturing processes through solution-based ideation for continuous improvements and use of Danaher Business System (DBS) tools, e.g. Kaizen, PSP and 4E
* Write and conduct yearly performance reviews.
* Resolves personnel problems working alongside HR by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
* Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education or Experience (in years):

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level
* 5 to 7 years in an FDA/ISO regulated manufacturing environment; 5 years minimum in a leadership role
* Extensive experience using continuous improvement tools and methodologies

Knowledge and skills:

* Leadership: Willingness to work on the shop floor and lead by example; ability to influence decision making with or without authority, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, bring teams to agreement. High tolerance for ambiguity
* Communication: Interpersonal skills that build productive relationships and influence others, both within the business and across organizations. Ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to working teams), exceptionally good listening skills, able to present complex or new ideas with clarity and simplicity
* Teamwork: collaborate effectively with others in the spirit of common objectives
* Planning and Execution: Excellent project management and prioritization skills. Solid business acumen. Able to deliver results despite shifting environment
* Analytical Problem Solving: Able to identify problems; apply structured and disciplined methodology to identify root cause using data. Innovative and effective solution development, risk mitigation and execution. Hands-on experience with most of the following Lean / Problem solving tools: Lean, Standard Work, Kaizens, PSP, etc.

Physical requirements/abilities:

* Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift 25 lbs.

Other:

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (optional):

Experience in a clinical diagnostic or medical device environment
Statistical, Lean, and Six Sigma training
Knowledge and experience with IQ, OQ and PQ validations
cGMP/GLP experience is highly preferred

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