Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Summary

Job Description

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days a week in office:

This position is based out of our Mundelein Office 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Supports, develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Deliver long-term, high impact results. Influences a culture of Continuous Improvement within the Quality Division, engaging employees to improve their processes and overall internal and external customer satisfaction.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Support all continuous and process improvement efforts from idea generation, data collection, implementation and benefit realization.

• Act as a change agent and ensure continuous improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization.

• Apply effective controls, ensuring process improvements are sustained.

• Coach and communicate with others as needed, for successful and timely completion of assigned work.

• Assist in designing new procedures and methods for processes, by utilizing lean methodology and tools.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in both corporate and manufacturing environments.

• Assist in the development and facilitation of training

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree.

Certification / Licensure

Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Work Experience

At least 2 years of successful execution of continuous improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• High aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking

• Highly organized, motivated to successfully meet or beat deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task

• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment - Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master’s degree.

Certification / Licensure

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience facilitating multi-day kaizen events & workshops with cross-functional teams ranging from manufacturing floor to executive leaders.

Benefits

• Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click

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