Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,000 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.**Responsibilities**:- Plan, organize, and execute Kaizen events. Ensure full and timely closure of Kaizen event action list(s).- Assist to cell Daily Management meetings.- Train other staff in Lean systems (White belt) and tools. Training to be completed primarily by real practical projects / Kaizen events in conjunction with theoretical learning.- Track, execute, and take accountability for continuous improvement savings and results. Propose medium impact savings projects ($10 - $50k annually).- Collaborate with manufacturing areas to ensure that Lean is used in a manner that supports and enhances other company programs and systems, such as the Quality System, Theory of Constraints, Capacity Model, safety programs, etc. Propose problem solving / troubleshooting sessions related to issues in productivity, downtime, equipment and scrap.- Pareto the scrap and work with the cell team to develop action plans to reduce and/or eliminate the scrap.- Support the GROWTTH's Manager's and other company's personnel in continuous improvement efforts to improve processes, line flow, line balance, equipment, etc.- Communicate effectively with manufacturing and management regarding lean initiatives and results.**Qualifications**:- Experience in a manufacturing environment, Pharmaceutical or Medical devices companies is a plus.- Industrial Engineering Bachelor Degree, or Other Technical Degree. (70% or superior of the career completed) or equivalent.- Lean Systems/Six Sigma Green Belt trained (certified is a plus)- Knowledge of Medical devices companies is a plus- Demonstrable knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and Kaizen methodology (Standard Work, VSM, Lean Admin, 5S, SMED, SWIP, TPM, Six Sigma)- Intermediate skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel- English level: fluent (B2).Some of your BenefitsOccupational safety: Safety as a top priority, in all aspects of your workMeal allowance: Allowance makes meals more affordableDiversity & Inclusion: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovationEducation reimbursement: Financial aid to help propel your career to the next levelSustainability / Community service: Making a difference with sustainability, community serviceAdditional InformationRoy Vargas- Discover more about us
