Operational Excellence Specialist I

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Job Purpose

Facilitator and project leader responsible for the successful planning, scheduling and completion of multiple value improvement and waste elimination projects to support manufacturing and overhead areas. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, as well as cross-functionally, to improve all aspects of business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Coordinate with leadership to lead highly visible and complex process improvement projects.
• Act as a change agent in driving innovation and re-engineering new and existing processes.
• Enhance and Improve the Lean Six Sigma culture onsite.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies/RCA/DMAIC process to improve or solve manufacturing problems and reduce waste.
• Develop creative and innovative solutions to diverse business problems.
• Plan and organise projects.
• Coaching and mentoring of employees at all levels in the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and systems.
• Work closely with R&D and Process Development to help launch new products and processes.
• Provide regular sitewide communication of Operational Excellence metrics.
• Influence senior management by providing data analysis support.
• Collaborate with operations and support functions to identify and implement Continuous Improvement ideas.
• Run Lean Six Sigma training courses.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Degree level 8 qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent education.
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement and expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools within an operational environment.
• Well-developed organisational, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Change Management and/or Project Management a distinct advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes cGMP, industry regulations, process development and new product introduction.

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com.

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