Continuous Improvement Manager

Within the Center of Excellence for Active Medical Devices (AMD) at B. Braun Avitum, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager as part of our Operations Management Team.

In this role, you will drive the
development
and
implementation
of a divisional end-to-end lean system to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance across our production footprint. You will represent the AMD production sites within our divisional expert team ensuring a consistent approach throughout the global manufacturing organization. Your expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies will be crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop & roll-out the divisional CI System within Active Medical Device factories
• Develop and implement roll-in strategies
• Design & conduct assessment processes to sustain the CI system
• Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives across multiple plants to enhance operational efficiency & effectiveness
• Coach production line management on Lean Culture principles and practices

Professional Competencies:

• At least bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience as CI Manager or similar role
• Strong understanding of Lean Culture & Methodologies, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other process improvement tools
• Experience in first line shopfloor management preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification is highly desirable

Personal Competencies
:

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving capabilities
• Proven track record of change management within production organizations
• Outstanding communication & leadership skills with the ability to influence & engage external & internal stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in English & German

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Mobility, e.g. the B. Braun Job Ticket or Job Bike
• Offers relating to work and family, e.g. vacation care
• Flexible working hours such as flextime and working from home
• Employee benefits
• Different working models, e.g. job sharing/part-time

B. Braun Avitum AG | Tobias Franke |