Job description
Quidel’s mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. We are a leading manufacturer of point of care diagnostic solutions. Quidel’s comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19.
We are excited to announce that Quidel Corporation is now becoming QuidelOrtho! This transaction will bring together two world-class teams and complementary product portfolios to serve patients around the world. During this transition period, we encourage you to continue visiting our career site and also check out more career opportunities at Careers at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics jobs Join our journey as we become one global diagnostics leader!
The Continuous Improvement Specialist will work independently and collaboratively, evaluates all continuous improvement activities and develops plans to optimize performance and processes. Implements Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Acts as an ambassador and champion of Continuous Improvement for the organization
- Initiates, leads, and drives cross-functional continuous improvement projects, as assigned.
- Coaches, mentors, and supports staff in achieving continuous improvement goals.
- Supports efforts to increase employee engagement and empowerment, with the goal of building a strong continuous improvement culture across the organization.
- Supports the development of organizational performance metrics, measures of improvement in key metrics and validating savings related to continuous improvements.
- Coordinates and facilitates efforts to eliminate waste, reduce operating costs and maximize throughput.
- Carries out assigned continuous improvement projects.
- Assists in developing and carrying out training and communication to educate and engage staff in CI education and opportunities.
- Acts as a resource to Quidel management team in identifying and planning CI opportunities.
- Continuously maintains personal CI knowledge and skill level.
- Responsible for maintaining knowledge of new and innovative uses of CI methodologies to increase performance at Quidel.
- Responsible for administrative functions related to program, including but not limited to developing, maintaining and reporting KPIs, communication, training, project plans, etc.
- Complies with applicable Quidel standard operating procedures (SOPs), ISO, FDA and other Quality Systems regulations, as well as applicable Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and other regulatory and administrative policies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, science, business, operations, or related field.
- LSS Green Belt certification suggested, from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence function required, preferably in life-sciences/medical device sector.
- Demonstrated proficiency and practical application of Continuous Improvement tools (Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma DMAIC, Kaizen, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, A3, Root Cause Analysis).
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership and all levels of the organization
- A well-rounded problem solver who can look site-wide to integrate and streamline systems for optimal benefit.
- Passion for driving improvement and leading change
- Proven track record for developing, training, and coaching teams
- Great communicator, including solid written, oral and presentation-giving skills.
- Able to drive continuous improvement in both non-operational and operational areas, including connecting the cross-functional resources to remove waste along the extended value streams.
- Intermediate level expertise using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel required, advanced skills preferred.
- Ability to develop, maintain and report meaningful metrics required.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills. Practical application of data analytics or statistical process control in a production environment preferred.
- Excellent communication, and cross-functional project and team leadership skills required.
- Able to lead ad-hoc teams and drive them to success required.
- Intermediate or proficient knowledge in Statistical Software (Jump, Minitab, QI Macros, SPC XL) required.
- Intermediate or proficient knowledge in Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel’ s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be
customer driven,
focused on execution, and
new product oriented. We succeed by being
determined,
optimistic team players.
Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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