Manager Continuous Improvement Hub Americas
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the
communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global
scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe
that inclusion is key to understanding people's varied healthcare
needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for
exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The
PositionAt Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients'
lives, and we are bold in both decision and action - we believe
that good business means a better world. That is why we come to
work every single day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor,
unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We
do this today to build a better tomorrow. Roche is strongly
committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build
teams that represent a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and
skills. Embracing diversity enables us to create a great place to
work and to innovate for patients.As a Team Lead forContinuous
Improvement Hub Operations Americas, your role will be pivotal in
supporting the Global Supply Chain for Roche Diagnostics. Based in
Indianapolis, you will report directly to the Head of Shop Floor
Enabling Functions and lead a team responsible for continuous
improvement.The Opportunity
- Leadership: Lead and develop a team of continuous improvement
professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work
environment. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure
the team's success in achieving their goals.
- LEAN Initiative: Develop and implement training programs to
introduce the concept and enhance the skills of shop floor
employees. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify
projects for implementation, prioritize initiatives that drive
efficiency and build a community that focuses on LEAN techniques
and projects. Develop reports and metrics that highlight program
effectiveness and drive increased engagement..
- Continuous Improvement: Build a continuous improvement culture
within the Hub Americas organization. Manage a prioritized schedule
of improvement projects to drive efficiency, service level
improvement, process quality that provide greater customer
satisfaction. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
to ensure maximum impact from the Continuous Improvement team.
- Operations Support: Provide operational support to shop floor
teams by troubleshooting issues, analyzing data, and implementing
process improvements. Collaborate with other functional teams to
ensure seamless integration of processes and systems.
- Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication
and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the
organization, including cross-functional teams, to ensure alignment
and shared understanding of objectives. Act as a liaison between
shop floor teams and management, conveying feedback, concerns, and
suggestions.
- Travel % required (if applicable): noneWho You Are
- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, supply
chain management, business administration, or a related field
- Professional experience/duration: 6-10 years related
experience
- Specialist knowledge:
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt is preferred.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Six Sigma
methodologies and tools, such as value stream mapping, process
mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical analysis.
- Experience in leading and managing process improvement
projects, with a track record of achieving measurable results.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as
Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or Tableau.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the
ability to think critically and identify improvement
opportunities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability
to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and
present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Familiarity with logistics operations and supply chain
processes, including warehouse management, order fulfillment, and
transportation management.
- Knowledge of automation technologies, such as robotics and
warehouse management systems (WMS), is a plus.Leadership Skills:You
are also responsible for building, and then providing effective
line leadership for a local team. Doing so in a manner that is
consistent with the Roche Values and leadership capabilities. You
will seek to inspire and lead your team to create transformative
solutions, and to influence their prioritization and uptake in the
wider organization, in order to ensure that customer solutions are
at the forefront of the Continuous Improvement team and deliver its
optimal contribution to the Roche Diagnostics Vision.The Team Lead
Continuous Improvement is expected to demonstrate the Roche
Operating Principles and contribute to the Roche Group. The Roche
Operating Principles are:
- Put patients first
- Follow the science
- Act as one team
- Embrace differences
- Accelerate learning
- Simplify radically
- Make impact now
- Think long termRelocation benefits are not available for this
postingThe expected salary range for this position based on the
primary location of Indianapolis, IN is $103,400 - $192,000,.
Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications,
geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by
law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on
individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies
for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Who we areAt
Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing
back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become
one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our
success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.As a global
leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of
products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis
and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as
well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood
coagulation. These products and services are used by researchers,
physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide to help
improve people's lives. Roche is an equal opportunity employer and
strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an
individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age,
mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you
have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the
online application process, please contact us by completing this
form .
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