JOIN OUR THRIVING TEAM AT LUBRIZOL AS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the medical device industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you’re ready to be part of a global team and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team

SKILLS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO13485 and medical device manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with VSM, DMAIC, Kaizen, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Project, and Power BI.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented with minimal supervision required

TYPE OF ROLE: HYBRID

Salary Range: $160-$170k, dependent on experience

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence across our medical device operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations and R&D Technology, you will:

• Lead the deployment of the Lubrizol Operating System across global sites.
• Partner with regional site leaders to deliver Lean Six Sigma training, kaizen events, and workshops.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement improvement programs aligned with business goals.
• Champion continuous improvement strategies and maturity models across the region.
• Develop and deliver training content and standardized materials for operational excellence.
• Facilitate best practice sharing through Communities of Practice.
• Support critical improvement projects and coach teams on Lean tools and methodologies.
• Promote the use of project management and Lean tools to improve performance and accountability.
• Guide teams through operational self-assessments and standardized playbooks.
• Communicate risks and progress to stakeholders and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Act as a change agent to enhance systems, processes, tools, and team capabilities