Operational Excellence Leader

Carestream Health
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2023 CLOSED ON 9/18/2023

Job Posting for Operational Excellence Leader at Carestream Health

Carestream Health Inc.

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Carestream is a worldwide provider of medical imaging systems and solutions; x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; manufacturing of film and precision contract coating services for a wide range of industrial, medical, electronic and other applications-all backed by a global service and support network. Carestream's diagnostic imaging technology systems are at work in 90 percent of hospitals worldwide.

At Carestream, we offer a global perspective and a world of opportunities for people who have the desire to make a positive impact. Join our global team of 3,000 professionals!

Carestream EPT Rules

Carestream, in compliance with EPT Rules is offering a very competitive salary of $110,000 to $130,000 annually. This position is eligible for an annual bonus, 401K match, and overtime opportunities. Carestream also offers its employees above industry standard benefits including: accrued Vacation/PTO & Holiday pay, Medical & Prescription Plan, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Basic & Accidental Life Insurance, Optional Dependent Life Insurance, ADD, STD, LTD and an Employee Assistance Program. This is a good faith estimate for this position only.

Position Summary:

Target location is Rochester, NY and REMOTE Western NY with 25-50% travel to Rochester area (and other USA) facilities.

The Operational Excellence Leader is responsible for the execution of Lean Six Sigma business process improvement within Carestream's global footprint. This role will focus on practical application of toolkits and methodologies into both business processes and manufacturing settings at Carestream to achieve quality and efficiency improvement. This is a hands-on role working with many disciplines to proactively seek and execute improvement opportunities through business case analysis.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead/Facilitate business Value Stream Mapping to define business process continuous improvement (CI) roadmaps. 20%
Lead/Facilitate/Coach kaizen events established from business CI roadmaps, PDM priorities, etc. 20%
Operations Excellence materials development/expansion/improvement, delivery of training, administration of kaizen process. 20%
Coach in use of Lean/ CI tools. Ensure utilization of the proper problem-solving methodology and toolset in CI work execution. 25%
Ensure CI work supports overall business strategy and establish/implement performance metrics for event/project success. 5%
Serves as a technical lean expert, providing recommendations, interacting, and influencing the organization on lean approaches. 5%
Other duties as assigned to support the general purpose of the position's function. (This statement / row needs to be on every job description) 5%

Required Skills & Education:

Minimum Education: BS degree, technical background strongly preferred
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years' (7 preferred) experience leading deployment of Operational Excellence initiatives - Lean Six Sigma - in business process, transactional lean or manufacturing environments
Minimum Skills: Continuous Improvement training and certifications (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean, Toyota Production System, etc.)

Travel requirements: 25 to 50%

Desired Skills:

* Advanced problem solving and project management skills
* Previous experience in leading Operational Excellence initiatives in business process and manufacturing sites; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt a plus
* Experience building analytics/applications for non-manufacturing, service, and manufacturing environments experience
* Demonstrated execution of operational strategy with linkages to performance of day-to-day operations and P&L impact
* Demonstrated high-performance levels and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication skills, written and oral
* Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Minitab, Visio)
* Strong team skills, willing to passionately roll up sleeves and work cross-functionally to get things done

Work Environment:

Office, Manufacturing and Travel.

Physical Requirements:

Standing: 25-50%

Walking: 25-50%

Sitting: 25-50%

Bending: 1-25%

Lifting up to 20 pounds: 25-50%

Lifting 20-35 pounds: 1-25%

Lifting 35-50 pounds: 1-25%

Lifting 50-100 pounds: 0%

Carrying, Pushing or Pulling: 1-25%

Carestream is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Carestream is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applying for a job with Carestream

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Requisition ID: 3487

 

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