Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Tampa , FL 33602
Posted 7 days ago
Category Laboratory Location Tampa, Florida Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site
Industrial / Lean Engineer Lead
Tampa, FL - Monday
Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
The Industrial Engineer / Lean Lead plays a key role in the definition, development, implementation, and on-going improvement of the Lean frameworks. Responsible for the facilitation of Lean across the organization, helping form and inform new and existing Value Stream teams, and promoting accountability and transparency across all levels of the organization. Responsible for multiple initiatives, consistently implementing Lean tools / practices throughout the operation. This includes the implementation of sustainable process improvements as well as the tracking and measuring the results. Overall quality improvements will be the main focus for this role through the implementation of standard work & 5S as well as other Lean tools. Productivity and efficiency improvements as well as the implementation of Kanban systems will also be will also be in the scope for this position.
Coordinates and directs site's Lean conversion activities
Actively deploy and coach the organization on Lean tools and facilitates Kaizen events
Assist in the creation of key metrics for groups company wide and develops the performance measurements
Lead and facilitate cross functional problem solving and process improvement teams
Identify improvement opportunities across various Value Streams
Supports the development of yellow, green and black belt candidates
Develops 5S methodologies to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment
Facilitate root cause identification of work flow impediments and other wastes throughout the business and identify the correct Lean tool to use to improve these
Coordinate and champion value improvement projects throughout the business
Coordinate and lead facility layout and design projects
Create and update labor standards
Help define and promote company's Lean vision, methodology, practices and tooling to enhance overall performance
Coaches and mentors management teams providing Lean transformation strategy and implementation advise
Develops and maintains Lean training material and curriculum to enable continued development of internal capability in the application of these materials
Quantifies and publicizes the realized benefits of Lean improvements as it applies to the company's financial performance
Provide leadership and technical expertise in the design, planning, construction and maintenance of facility related infrastructure. Support facility modifications and capital improvement projects. Collaborate in the coordination and execution of building space allocations.
Audits existing processes and systems to assess / determine required improvements
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
5 years of experience
Minimum of 3 years in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device / pharmaceutical / IVD a must.
Preferred Work Experience:
N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Knowledge:
Demonstrated experience in Lean manufacturing & Toyota Production Systems
Financial reporting experience
Demonstrated knowledge of process controls techniques including statistical process control and data analysis techniques
Skills:
Strong project and time management skills
Ability to translate performance improvement to financial performance
Ability to utilize presentation skills to influence others to meet project objectives
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication & influencing skills
Highly self-driven / motivated
Excellent listening skills
Results oriented
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree(Required)
Master's Degree
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Certified Black Belt
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated