Easter Seals Jobs

• Lead and direct the ongoing development and implementation of the transformation strategy for Depuy Suzhou site.

• Lead the change management aspects of the Lean program.

• Promote and deploy all aspects of JJPS (Johnson and Johnson Production System) across manufacturing.

• Facilitate building and deploying the strategic business plan for DePuy Suzhou plant.

• Coach, mentor, and develop the Lean Implementation Team & Support staff throughout the business.

• Lead and report site operational dashboards as part of Tiered Review Process.

• Develop and co-ordinate plant-wide lean training modules.

• Deploy agreed standard methodologies to other sites across the Joints Reconstruction sector.

• Work with the New Product Introductions Group to incorporate lean principles in product and process design and development.

• Work with key suppliers to drive the adoption and implementation of lean work practices to drive increased performance on cost, quality and delivery.

• Actively promote the use of the DMAIC framework for all reengineering type activities.

• Ensure all transformation changes are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, compliant, and effective manner.

• Facilitate lean driven events throughout the manufacturing and transactional value streams that deliver breakthrough process improvements.

• Develop and implement a fully integrated consistent Standard Work program for all levels across the site.

• Instill and maintain a sense of urgency and customer focus across the site.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and a clearly identifiable work ethos throughout the lean program.

• Develop and lead reciprocal Lean initiatives within the Suzhou site.

Qualifications

Education and experience requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s and/or University degree is required; a degree focused in Engineering, Science or Business is preferred.

Required:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience

• Consistent track record in leading significant Change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization

• Demonstrated leadership, training delivery, and deployment of Lean at multiple levels of an organization

• People management knowledge and experience, and strong cross-functional business insight

• Superior change management skills including the understanding of both individual change and organizational change.

• Ability to build trust and quickly build credibility. Must have strong collaboration and influencing skills.

Preferred:

• MS in Lean Operations, Process Perfection, and/or Operations Management

• Desirable Green or Black Belt Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma.