Process Improvement Specialist

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

This position is based at our site in Clayton, NC

Mon - Friday with hybrid work schedule which is based on business needs.

The internal title for this position is Operational Excellence Specialist 

This position is responsible for leading the Continuous Process Improvement initiatives for the organization and Grifols network through the complete solution lifecycle including:  identifying opportunities, evaluating business processes, translating business requirements into system requirements, developing and implementing solutions, training employees, monitoring new processes and providing ongoing support.

• Responsible for the design, development, execution, and monitoring of opportunities to improve operational processes.
• Work with key stakeholders to drive process improvements that quantitatively and qualitatively improve costs, quality, production, and service.
• Collaborate with PMO and the Industrial Excellence Department on projects that require Operational Excellence support
• Assess challenges, metrics, effectiveness of operational processes for improvement in business objectives. This will include analysis of areas such as labor, marketing, customer service, compliance, training, and internal systems.
• Lead cross functional teams in developing effective processes, procedures, and solutions to meet business needs.
• Develop and implement solutions for complex processes, projects, and business requirements.
• Train and educate the organization.  Implement continuous improvement methodologies including, but not limited to 5S Methodologies, Lean 6 Sigma Principles, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and others.
• Focus on company-wide and inter-departmental processes that require a high degree of collaboration and communication.
• Work with management in identifying CI opportunities within the business unit.
• Manage the Failure Mode and Effectiveness Analysis related to process flow in operations, cost reduction and avoidance and process design.
• Responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, and monitoring KPIs for project outcomes.
• Harmonize datasets from multiple sources to determine business and operational trends and ultimately drive action.
• Utilize Power BI, including visualization, parameters, report optimization, creating measures, modeling, reports/dashboards, and dataflows.
• Other tasks and assignments as instructed by management.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 4-year college degree in business or manufacturing required. 
  • Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Prior training and certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt in root cause investigations is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must understand the principles of Lean Manufacturing.  Plasma collection background preferred.  Demonstrated knowledge of safety, quality, and manufacturing programs.  Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and ability to implement effective improvement strategies and solutions.  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, and manage multiple projects. Ability to influence upward, across, and down without formal authority. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

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Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton 

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