Process Improvement Leader- employment career USA

Job title:Process Improvement Leader / 4467
Location:Hazelwood, MO 63042
Industries: Medical Devices and Supplies
Deadline:12/08/2013Job Type:Full Time,Temporary/​Contract/​Project
Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Reference Code:4467
About the Job:
Aesculap is the largest worldwide supplier of surgical instruments and implants for all disciplines including neurosurgery, microsurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, micro-vascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, laparascopic, general surgeries and central processing.​ We were founded in Germany in 1867 and have been in operation in the U.​S.​ since 1977.​ Our U.​S.​ corporate office is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.​

Position Description:
Aesculap is seeking an Process Improvement Leader for contract to hire that will be responsible for development of business strategies/​plans, translates the business strategy into strategic and tactical plans, and drives implementation through the entire value chain.​ The Process Improvement Leader is accountable to the business for all aspects of operational performance (including service/​quality, cost-to-serve, working capital etc).​ Process Improvement Leader drives continuous improvement to capabilities and performance for the business.​

Position Responsibilities:
• Identifies improvement opportunities and performance gaps and defines the value proposition for the business.​
• Initiates analysis/​modeling required to evaluate alternative supply chain designs and/​or to modify supply chain capabilities/​networks to meet the business strategy.​
• Develops project charters for business-specific improvement projects, including definition of scope/​boundaries, value proposition, objectives/​deliverables, and timeline for completion.​
• Determines the relative priority of projects within the business.​ Advocates on behalf of the business when projects are prioritized across multiple businesses.​
• Collaborates with stakeholders to secure resources for project execution.​
• Monitors project execution, approves final recommendations prior to implementation, and confirms delivery of results to the business.​
• Leads and participates in improvement initiatives and cross-business projects.​
• Defines business rules/​boundaries and relevant performance metrics/​targets for the business (e.​g.​, on-time delivery, total cost-to-serve, transportation etc.​).​
• Resolves issues or exceptions outside these rules/​boundaries and intervenes when needed to address performance gaps.​
• Collaborates with business commercial management to define transactional service standards for the business.​
Resolves issues or exceptions outside the business rules/​boundaries and intervenes when needed to address performance gaps
•Comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulation as stated in the Quality Manual.​
•Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values.​
•Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Logistics or Engineering.​ A minimum of 7-10 years total work experience is required.​ Experience working in Materials Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering preffered.​ Project management experience is required.​ PMI or APICS certification preferred.​ Knowledge of ERP planning tools (i.​e.​ SAP-PP, MM, WM modules) is required along with Supply/​Demand Planning experience with strong analytics.​ Must have excellent communication skills.​ The ability to partner interdependently with cross-functional leadership and influence decision-making across multiple functional organizations and levels is required.​ Must possess a demonstrated ability to manage complexity.​ Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to create, cultivate and implement change, are a must.​ Knowledge of Lean material flow, planning and scheduling preferred.​ Six Sigma/​Process Excellence training and/​or certification is preferred.​ Relocation assistance is not offered and permanent residence status required.​
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