Site Continuous Improvement Manager (CI Manager)

About the role

Biomerics, a manufacturer of medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures, is looking for a Site Continuous Improvement Manager. The role leads end-to-end transformation and deployment of the Biomerics Operating System (BOS) to build a world-class manufacturing operation, connecting enterprise strategy to daily execution across manufacturing and business processes. It works with site leadership and the enterprise Business Transformation Office (BTO) to establish disciplined operating routines, develop problem-solving capability and deliver sustained productivity gains and cost reductions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the site transformation roadmap and deploy enterprise BOS standards, including tier 1 daily stand-ups, weekly reviews, Monthly Operating Reviews, SIOP and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Manage the site transformation and CI portfolio with charters, baselines, KPIs and benefits tracking, and report progress to site, business unit and enterprise leaders.
• Map current- and future-state value streams and remove waste, constraints and delays across manufacturing and support functions.
• Deliver annual cost-out targets by reducing scrap, rework, overtime, premium freight and material consumption, validated with Finance.
• Convert labor and equipment productivity gains into spending reductions or documented profitable capacity use, with a 3% year-over-year COGS reduction target.
• Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, A3, PDCA and DMAIC, and apply standard work, 5S, pull systems, line balancing and quick changeover.
• Coach leaders in gemba walks, visual management and response to abnormalities, and train employees, supervisors and leaders.
• Identify AI, automation and analytics opportunities, use Power BI reporting, and embed improvements in controlled procedures and training.
• Up to 10% travel to other Biomerics sites as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 7 years of continuous improvement experience in operations, supply chain, quality or engineering, including leading cross-functional initiatives; site leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated record of sustained, Finance-validated cost reductions and productivity improvements.
• Experience deploying a lean enterprise operating system and in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Required skills

• Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, Kaizen, standard work, flow and change management.
• Project and portfolio management, including business cases, resource planning, governance and benefits tracking.
• Microsoft Excel and Power BI; ERP/MRP data, automation and AI-enabled improvement preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred.