Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,500 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
Some of your Benefits:
Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Health Management: We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.
Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
Carrick-on-Shannon (Co. Leitrim)
On-Site
VistaMed Ltd.
You support our team as
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Responsibilities:
* This involves but is not limited to:
* Leading Lean implementation across the site.
* Support Lean systems training activities, Kaizen events and visual management throughout the site.
* Implement and maintain MDI boards for all cells.
* Execute monthly 5S audits on all assigned cells in a timely manner.
* Complete accurate time observation sheets as required.
* Conduct line balancing exercises.
* Maintain current state value stream maps for key products.
* Coach other staff in Lean systems methodologies, teach them to see waste and facilitate structured problem solving (Problem statement, Ishikawa, 5 whys etc.).
* Highlight opportunities for improvement within the clean rooms using the TIMWOOD categories.
* Ensure GROWTTH methodologies are adhered to and that GROWTTH and Lean Business becomes ingrained in the company culture.
* Ensure that all changes are implemented in compliance with the QMS (ISO13485 / FDA) and the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001) and other regulatory requirements relevant to the Company.
* Ensure that health and safety requirements are considered before implementing change so that potential hazards or risks are identified and mitigated.
* Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.
Qualifications:
* Required:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business / Manufacturing / Engineering / Life Sciences or 5+ years’ experience in a Growtth Technician role in a medical device environment plus Certified Lean Systems Black Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt.
* An Associate position may exist for 3 years experience in a Growtth Technician role in a medical device environment plus Certified Lean Systems Black Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt.
* A Senior position may exist for facilitating and executing a minimum of 20 Kaizen events.
* Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, 3P, 5S, SMED, MDI etc.).
* Experience in Visual Management, 5S and MDI is desirable.
* Experience in Project Management with expertise in coordinating project teams including motivation of staff, coaching/training, follow up on actions.
* Comprehensive knowledge of IT business systems including Business systems (preferably IQMS), Quality systems and other computer-based systems.
* Excellent communication, training, problem-solving and facilitation skills with high levels of personal drive and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, strong technical acumen. Ability to define and agree company and personal goals for continuous improvement activity and deliver on goals.
* Proven track record of providing verifiable results as a Change Agent.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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