Continuous Improvement Engineer

This is a permanent position to work in our Cartago site, located in Zona Franca La Lima. Medical insurance, asociation, gym, cafeteria subsidy, free transportation and other, are part of our benefits package.

Job Function Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for initiating, leading and following-up improvements related to production and administrative processes by utilizing lean manufacturing & continuous improvement techniques. The Continuous Improvement Engineer collaborates with the Value Stream Manager to drive continuous improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. This role leads 6S initiatives, hosts Kaizen events, standardizes processes, and implements metrics to track improvements and cost reductions.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Working closely with the Value Stream Manager on continuous improvements by using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Responsibility for initiation, leading, implementation and follow-up on continuous improvement projects
• Lead the 6s initiative to ensure a strong foundation for stable manufacturing and improvements
• Host Kaizen improvement events, Value Stream Mapping, and other Continuous improvement activities ensuring projects are done according to budget and timelines
• Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of metrics and best practices
• Assist in setting annual operational targets and drive improvements to achieve those targets
• Develop/implement metrics supporting lean manufacturing philosophy to track process improvements and cost reductions
• Establishing and improving layout, both at macro and micro levels, which is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process
• Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system of Rapid Improvements Events
• Organizing training, creating training materials/process documentations
• Other duties as required and assigned by the direct supervisor, or the General Manager

Responsible for

• Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given
• Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines
• Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system
• Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position
• Support the positive EHS culture.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial Engineer, Materials, Electromechanical, Administration or related
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement
• English B2 level.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Power BI, Power App.

Prefer Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus
• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus
• English level B2+

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have strong problem-solving skills and a desire to create solutions
• Must be efficient and effective in time, quality, and cost management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience working on a cross-functional team with strong ability to influence/motivate others to achieve results
• Must have demonstrated and effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables
• Proficient in statistical analysis of processes and understands how and when to apply them based on the situation and specific needs
• Moderation and training skills
• Reliable and flexible in work

Con unos ambiciosos planes de crecimiento, Coloplast desarrolla y comercializa productos y servicios que hacen la vida más fácil a aquellas personas con necesidades de cuidados sanitarios especiales. Tenemos más de empleados y nuestros productos están disponibles en más de 143 países. Somos una de las empresas líderes de dispositivos médicos a nivel mundial. Constantemente buscamos nuevas formas de hacer crecer el negocio exploramos, aprendemos y buscamos nuevas formas de hacer las cosas.
Coloplast se compromete a ser una organización inclusiva, donde las diferencias son bienvenidas, las personas desarrollan su potencial y tienen un fuerte sentido de pertenencia debido a _ no a pesar de_ sus diferencias. Por ello animamos a todos los candidatos idóneos y cualificados a presentar su candidatura independientemente de su sexo, edad, raza, nacionalidad, etnia, orientación sexual, creencia religiosa o capacidad física.
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