We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

Who We’re Looking For:

As a key member of the Operations team, the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible being a site change agent responsible who drives improvement through all functions. Responsibilities include guiding the team through strategic planning, managing the site continuous improvement plan, providing coaching through hands on execution, and promoting a lean culture by engaging the workforce and ensuring alignment to Laborie strategy.

About the Role:

• Manage and execute site continuous improvement plans
• Ensure implementation, sustainment, and effectiveness of site MDI tier meetings
• Facilitate cross functional kaizen events and workshops to drive continuous improvement
• Execute time studies, workplace organization, value stream mapping, standardized work, cell design, quick changeover, scheduling and material system optimization, total productive maintenance, leader standard work, problem solving, and overall analysis for efficiency opportunities
• Lead and coach teams to improve results for safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement
• Promote lean thinking through training, mentoring, and coaching at all levels of the organization and involving all employees in problem solving to ensure their voice is heard
• Lead by example by being visible on the floor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, engineering degree preferred, plus minimum 8 years’ experience implementing lean tools.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement methodologies within a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and MRP systems.
• Strong background in supply chain management, production planning, and inventory control.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the capability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.