Continuous Improvement Manager

Johnson Service Group, a nationally award-winning staffing firm, has an immediate opening for a Continuous Improvement Manager for a global medical device organization in El Segundo. The Continuous Improvement Manager will be a key member of the Value Delivery Office, reporting directly to the Director of the Value Delivery Office. This role will support both grassroots initiatives and strategic efforts to drive continuous improvement.To be successful, this individual must: Lead the development of a Lean mindset within partner business functionLead development of core value stream and process mappingIdentify most impactful opportunities for efficiency and sales velocity gains within partner business functionWork with sponsors and VDO project managers to go from opportunity identification to project scoping to change sustainmentCodevelop KPIs and implement visual managementEstablish standard work and root cause analysis approaches within partner functionsSkills/Experience: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with all levels of the organizationAbility to influence others and move toward a common vision or goalDemonstrated experience of success through perseveranceAbility to develop and execute strategic planStrong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challengesFamiliarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycleQualifications: BS/BA requiredSix Sigma Green Belt required7+ years relevant work experience with involvement in, or leading of, continuous improvement program, including in commercial (e.g., non-manufacturing) functionsDemonstrated experience with leading value stream mappingDemonstrated experience implemented and leading visual managementHealthcare, medical device or a related industry experience preferredPrior experience working with global organizations preferred

Created: 2025-02-27