Manager, MMD Lean Six Sigma with Merck in New Jersey

Under the direction of the MPS Team Leader, the Manager will work as a: 1) consultant for plant managers and their leadership teams to develop plans and execute performance improvement activities 2) Develop Lean management and people development processes and plans 3) manage processes and projects to realize intended business benefit, 4) utilize various Lean and six sigma tools and techniques to analyze and improve business processes 5) provide teaching and coaching to effectively transfer Lean skills into the organization.

MMD Lean Six Sigma Manager will be responsible & have capability for the following:

• Process and Value Stream mapping.
• Defining and applying measurement systems to processes.
• Apply Lean techniques and "Way of Thinking" to processes to solve moderately complex system (multiple processes) problems (building quality in, continuous flow, kanban, heijunka, pull). Integrate this work with COMET and SAP.
• Apply scientific problem solving (PDCA), standardized work, and six sigma to solve process and system (full value stream) problems.
• Coach and develop Lean Experts in training and development of others.
• Coach and develop E2E managers and supervisors to apply Lean management principles and develop their direct reports or teams in problem solving and standardized work.
• Develop and manage continuous improvement processes (Visual Work Place, Lean Experts Selection & Development Process, etc..)
• Apply behavior coaching techniques to influence decision making and to guide continuous improvement activities.

Job Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field as well as hands-on experience with application of most of the following Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques: Standardized Work, Scientific Problem Solving, value stream mapping, SMED, mistake proofing, 5S-Visual Factory, DMAIC.

Consultative skills: ability to influence decision making, ability to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to working teams), project management skills (demonstrated experience in managing large teams), solid business acumen, proven team building skills, exceptionally good listening skills, results oriented, strong analytical skills, and prior process improvement experience.

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