What Global Manufacturing Excellence contributes to Cardinal Health

Global Manufacturing Excellence is responsible for executing the strategic goals for operational excellence within a business segment, unit, or function including the selection and development of resources, managing the project pipeline, and ensuring ongoing communication about progress against goals. Works with multiple cross functional teams, business practitioners, and/or senior leaders and pursues independent actions to synthesize findings, develop improvement recommendations, and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive the Manufacturing Excellence program in the manufacturing network and value streams to drive results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and PeopleResponsible for executing hands-on continuous improvement projects to support standardization by product category in multiple manufacturing sites.Identify, develop, and execute projects to support process optimizations and cost-savingsConduct gap assessments of current business and/or functional performance using fact-based research techniquesApply world class best practices and process improvement tools while producing results for business segmentGathers and interprets internal and external customer requirements for a segment or multi-segment process and establishes optimal process parametersProvide training and coaching on continuous improvements tools and techniques to build internal competenciesResponsible for aligning with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to develop and implement performance improvement recommendations

Qualifications

Bachelors in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience directly related to continuous improvement preferred6+ years of experience working in medical device manufacturing setting preferredPreferred Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black BeltFamiliarity with Injection Molding, Automation, or Sterilization processes preferredExperience working with FDA Quality Systems Regulations and ISO Quality Systems preferredExperience in Kaizen processes, implementations, and continuous improvement recommendationsExperience with change management and influencing, negotiating, and communicating across multiple organizational levelsFamiliarity with SPC, Experimental Design, and Statistical Sampling TechniquesTravel expectations: up to 75% overnight travel, domestic and international

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projectsParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactProvides solutions which may set precedentIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsReceives guidance on overall project objectivesActs as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $90,100 - $128,700

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 2/14/25 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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