Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.In this role you have the opportunity toPrioritizes and drive performance improvements that will have the biggest overall impact on the business results and on delivering operational excellence to customers, by challenging the status quo, coaching, and embedding a mindset of continuous improvement to achieve performance excellenceYour role:
Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement:
Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities using data analysis, problem-solving techniques, and value stream mapping.
Design and implement lean initiatives, including kaizen events, daily management, problem solving sessions.
Ensure your kaizen events and Daily Management meetings are properly planned / executed / sustained
Coach and mentor teams on lean tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and engagement.
Analyze process data to identify and eliminate variation, ensuring consistent and predictable outputs.
Conduct root cause analysis of challenges and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Utilize visual aids and data dashboards to drive real-time decision-making and continuous improvement.
Champion Change Management:
Drive cultural transformation by building buy-in and overcoming resistance to change initiatives.
Create and drive change communications including setting up and managing stakeholder networks
Celebrate successes and measure the impact of improvement efforts to sustain momentum.
You're the right fit if:US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Degree in Business or Engineering required, Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent job experience
Management consultancy, business transformation and analytics background preferred
At least 10 years relevant working experience in a global operating company in a regional or global role
5+ years of experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
Experience with quality management preferred
Proven expertise with applying Change Management methodologies and tools
Proven expertise with applying Continuous Improvement methodologies
Proven expertise with analytics tools and dash boarding preferred
Experience in creating and implementing visual management systems
Strong critical thinking to identify and synthesize patterns from emerging trends and translate into actionable recommendations
Excellent analytical thinking to be able to interpret large amounts of information and synthesize insights
Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
A proactive and results-oriented approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
Project Management skills
Ability to travel up to 30%
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.Philips Transparency DetailsThe pay range for this position is $103,000 to $176,000, Annually. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.Additional InformationUS work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.#LI-PHI#LI-HYBRIDIt is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran