We are looking for
A motivated team member to provide coaching to support implementation of lean principles in our production and support functions. This includes introduction and explanation of tools, ways of working and world class methodology. This individual should be comfortable and experienced in knowledge sharing and growing peers in both a strategic and digestible way. You will be responsible to contribute to a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination, employee engagement and change towards a built-in-quality mindset of the entire Powertrain operation organization of Hagerstown. 

This is us, your new colleagues
Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus, Volvo Penta, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer’s expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level.  We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon.  The automotive world is changing rapidly and to be part of this big change is an exciting movement.  Many growth and countless career opportunities await for leaders who are willing to join our team on this challenging journey. 
 
What to learn more about Hagerstown?
We are the Heart.  We develop and produce heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions and axles for Volvo Group Brands.  In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.
 
Main activities and responsibilities for this role:

• Support the Volvo Production Systems (VPS) Director in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) way of working
• Secure application of standard methods and tools, in accordance with WCM and Volvo Operational Concepts (VOC), in addition to expansion across the facility
• Facilitate and participate in internal VPS audits and internal/external benchmarking
• Lead and support the continuous improvement/lean manufacturing mindset (Focused Improvement Pillar)
• Lead and support the implementation of small team concept in production teams
• Support and coach towards a “rigor” in implementation
• Coordinate the interaction between all areas (methods, shared activities, tools, data, etc.)
• Coach Area Managers, First Line Managers, and team leaders regarding VPS principles, methods and tools
• Create, train and coach local team in problem solving, tools and methods.
• Participate in improvement activities in both WCM focus areas and responsible production areas.

Critical competencies and experience
We are looking for a team member with a strong customer focus who will be committed to the teamwork environment through being a resourceful team player. Maintaining collaborative relationships with team members internal and external is key in creating a successful and strong team. Experience with decision making and influencing ability is key in being about to drive the implementation and necessary changes.  Excellent communication skills will ease both team and cross functional work for allowing trustworthy network building. 
 
The ideal candidate for this position has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operational Management or related field with a minimum of 3 years of technical experience and 3 years of management experience. Or a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience in a heavy manufacturing environment plus 3 years of management experience. Experience working with, coaching and implement WCM and/or lean manufacturing principles is preferable.

About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success. 
www.volvogroup.com/career. 

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!

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Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza Bioscience has an exciting opportunity for an Operational Excellence Project Manager to join our team in Walkersville, MD The role exists to provide key support for the site leadership team to deliver business results by working with teams to identify opportunities for improvement and taking accountability for rigorous execution and delivery.  The Operational Excellence Project Manager is able to influence teams across the corporation, and is expected to help generate the Operational Excellence (OE) strategy and execute to identify as well as develop systems that support the business in continuous process improvement efforts, enhancements to the daily management system and culture change.  The role supports and/or leads general OE programs and training, mentoring Yellow Belt and Green Belt trainees to certification and project completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert for the site coaching others in the philosophy, methods, tools and techniques of process improvement to increase the capability of the business to respond to problems.  Plan, lead, drive and execute continuous improvement projects that increase throughput, provide favorable P&L impact, and improve organizational scalability using Lean/DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) approach.
• Project Management:  Coordinates all aspects of project(s) having an internal focus from initiation to delivery; Planning and tracking timelines working with internal and external contacts to finalize project budgets & scope, applying lean six sigma methodologies as appropriate to harmonize efficient processes/standards; Ensures appropriate communication & participation; Responsible for coordination of project plan creation/revision and maintenance, project management documentation, and identifies issues and potential hurdles within project(s) and propose options for resolution.
• Helps generate Operational Excellence (OE) strategy to identify and develop systems and support for ongoing site efforts:  process improvement, daily management system, and culture.  Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops.
• Develop improvement project business cases to secure the necessary support and resources for success.  Support departmental improvement efforts in a variety of project team member roles to accelerate delivery of improvements.
• Coach teams to establish performance measurements and process control plans to monitor project results and drive sustainability.  Communicate project progress and promote project achievements to maintain awareness of improvement activity on the site, in the network, and with corporate leadership.
• Actively engage in problem solving at the site by identifying critical issues and providing solutions linked to root causes.  Drive creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing industry practices and client mindsets.  Assist/lead in complex root cause analysis/technical investigation (RCI) when needed; May provide mentorship to RCI trainees to ensure proper qualification.
• Modify and facilitate training sessions of relevant material.  Coach Yellow and Green belts through project completion and certification.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Life Sciences and/or Engineering)
• Significant experience in an FDA regulated Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt Certification, LSS Black Belt Certification preferred, Project Management Professional preferred.
• Understanding and practitioner of Lean and Six Sigma principles and Project Management Methodology.
• Expert level in process improvement tools and methodologies.
• Facilitation skills; Proven facilitator with the ability to manage and lead teams.
• Experience leading several LSS projects with detailed project plans.
• Demonstrated experience leading large to enterprise-wide projects.
• Computer skills (expertise with Minitab statistical software, MS Project, Excel, Visio, Access, SharePoint).
• Diplomacy, negotiation skills, independent work skills, strong work ethic and self-starter.
• Ability to become gown qualified.
• Identifies organization’s strengths and weaknesses and suggests areas and leads efforts to improve upon fore mentioned issues.
• Reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Position Description

The Lean Program Manager will support plant operations in the development, planning and execution of Lean strategies and metrics providing support to various levels throughout the organization in order to clearly link project metrics to strategy objectives by using the Toyota Production System tools. The incumbent will have the ability to identify and drive operational improvements at all levels utilizing a very “hands on” approach to creating value as the lead change facilitator for the plant’s Lean transformation.

- Develop Lean manufacturing strategy for all site assets to ensure all NA facility’s objectives are met in the areas of safety, quality, profitability, waste reduction and team excellence

- Responsible for identifying, planning and leading the execution Lean transformation events targeted towards improving the plant’s performance on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity (SQDIP) as well as establishing a solid foundation around 5S in the workplace with process, metrics, and ownership at all levels

- Ability to identify and analyze complex operational data from multiple disparate sources in order to synthesize actionable evidence of root cause or improvement opportunities

- Improve business performance that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost by partnering with the plant’s process owners and champions to drive results

- Ability to act as a key driver of change within the plant, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the plant-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean transformation

- Travel will be a maximum of 10-15%

Position Requirements

- Bachelors in the Biological Sciences, Engineering preferred (ME, IE, other), or Operations Management

- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in production management for a manufacturing company with at least 3 years applying lean tools and training others

- Lean or Six Sigma certified

- Expert proficiency in the use and implementation of Lean tools such as: Toyota Production System/Danaher Business System, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Business Process Reengineering, Total Quality Management, Kaizen, TAKT, Kanbans/Pull Systems, Single Piece Flow, Seven Wastes, 5S, Poka-Yoke, PDCA, Hoshin Kanri, Root Cause Analysis, Workshop Management, and KPI's

- Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Access and MS Project a plus

Personal Requirements

- Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills

- Ability to grow within the operations organization worldwide

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Apply at this link: https://www.qiagen.com/us/about-us/careers/jobs/details?nPostingId=3256&nPostingTargetId=9678&id=PJBFK026203BQB6879LOOB&LG=EN&mask=qiagenext

Compensation $26 to $29 Hourly

Benefits Offered 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision

Employment Type Full-Time

Why Work Here?

“Now in the third generation of family ownership, Tulkoff Food Products is a long time leader in the food industry.”

Tulkoff Food Products proudly manufactures over 400 unique quality condiments, dressings and sauces for retail, food service, industrial and private label customers throughout North America.

We have an opening for an experienced 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to join maintenance team.

The primary role of the Maintenance Technician is to carry out accurate and efficient production line changeovers as well as machine trouble-shooting, repairs, and critical equipment breakdown maintenance to ensure maximum asset availability.

HOURS: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Primary Responsibilities: The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs production line changeovers according to current specifications and guidelines.
• Improves changeover effectiveness and efficiency by developing detailed documentation and procedures.
• Follows pre-established guidelines for making timely, consistent and accurate repairs and completes all required paperwork associated with repairs
• Performs high quality maintenance work in accordance with written procedures and SOPs
• Troubleshoots AC variable frequency drives, AC & DC motors, DC drives, and other motor control circuits
• Troubleshoots discrete and analog sensors including pressure, temperature, flow, photo-electric, and inductive proximity, as well as PLCs and pLC controlled systems and machines
• Diagnoses and repairs gearboxes, bearings, pumps and other mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Participates in new equipment installation, validation and start up processes
• Shares knowledge and identifies new opportunities for transferring skills to operators as needed. Actively participates in continuous processing improvements and learning opportunities

Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional machinery troubleshooting, root cause, and corrective action skills
• Experience with food processing and packaging machinery preferred
• Food manufacturing GMP experience preferred
• Allen Bradley experience preferred (CompactLogix, SLC 500, PV+, etc.)

Tulkoff Food Products is a family owned company offering a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with an 8% employer match, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, flexible spending account, participation in a local Credit Union and other voluntary benefits.

About Tulkoff Food Products:

Tulkoff is recognized for manufacturing and supplying a variety of full flavored, high quality condiments, specialty sauces and ingredients for co-pack, private label, food service, industrial and retail customers nationwide. With facilities in Maryland and Ohio, Tulkoff is known in the industry for supplying superior quality and innovative products and services.

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Company website: https://www.tulkoff.com/

Company address: 2229 Van Deman Street, Baltimore MD 21224

I.    JOB SUMMARY 
The Director, Operational Excellence (OE) - Manufacturing Operations Error Prevention and Performance applies their biotech manufacturing-related operations experience, error prevention (EP) knowledge, and EP program experience to partner in the development and management of an error prevention program. This role leads the integration of human error prevention thinking and practices into the Manufacturing Operations OE program and site roadmap. This individual works with a broad range of Emergent leadership, management, staff and stakeholders to drive ‘safety first’, quality and first-time-right operations mindsets and behaviors. This person helps to develop tools and approaches involving human error analytics, learning, controls evaluations, problem solving, error reduction, error prevention, process improvement, operations resiliency, and the development of self-sustaining EP-related OE capabilities and systems.

The success of this role requires close collaboration and frequent interaction with Manufacturing; Human Resources; Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS); Global Quality; Engineering and other functional elements supporting plant and supply chain operations.

II.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Develop, lead and coordinate elements of the overall human error prevention (HEP) program strategy and plan.
•    Partner with leaders and individual contributors, and lead efforts in the plants to strengthen work preparation and execution, work observations, open reporting, and post-work learning necessary to improve operational reliability and resilience.
•    Coordinate and standardize the development of pre-job briefs, one-point lessons, and facilitation of after action reviews; Drive EP ‘learning practices’ across all areas of plant operations; incorporate adoption of error reduction and prevention tools into tiered meeting and plant management KPIs.
•    Participate in deviation investigations and model methods that improve the abilities of investigation participants; partner with Global Quality to improve human error understanding, analytics, learning, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions, and broadly disseminate practical application across plant operations
•    Collaborate with members of EHS, Quality, Operational Excellence (OE), and other functional areas to ensure consistent approaches and leveraging of best practices for the improvement of operational reliability and resilience.
•    Design and deploy sustainable systems for tracking and reporting of results from EP activities, including progress to plan and business impact.
•    Facilitate and deliver EP learning activities; develop HEP practitioner competencies across OE staff; Act as a coach mentor on EP and continuous improvement culture, techniques and best practices.
•    Develop methods of measuring human error performance in alignment with organizational goals. Develop and facilitate periodic HEP program maturity assessments. 
•    Lead the design and development of effective digital technology to enable and simplify access and use of HEP tools and templates and enhance operational learning.
•    Lead a HEP community of practice activities designed to develop, apply and learn from site HEP experiences
•    Participates as a member of the Operational Excellence Core eam and OE business partner with EHS 
•    Act as a change agent promoting continuous improvement, engagement, innovation and inclusion with by incorporating these Emergent principles into HEP-related staff interactions

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 
III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
•    Bachelor’s degree required in Science or Engineering discipline. Advanced degree preferred in engineering, science, technology, social science, or management.
•    Advanced knowledge and experience in HEP, also known as behavior-based quality, behavior-based safety, Safety-II, Safety Differently, Human Performance (HP), and / or resilience engineering.
•    8- 10 years of experience in industrial (preferably biotech manufacturing) related operations, with 3 - 5 years of error prevention program development, implementation and/or management experience
•    3-5 of years experience participating in, preferably leading, human performance-related analytics, error prevention/reduction efforts in technical operations in either a safety, quality or OE capacity
•    Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence leadership practices required to improve operational reliability and resilience.
•    A proven track record as a leader and in the application continuous improvement that achieves strong, positive results.
•    Deep experience in the performance of causal analysis and incident investigation.
•    Strength in data analytical methods; experience and facility with Excel, Access and statistical packages such as Minitab and/or JMP
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and advanced presentation and facilitation skills.
•    Excellent meeting management skills, including design, preparation and facilitation.
•    Must possess knowledge of project management and experience of collaborating cross- functionally teams.
•    Excellent organization, time management and project management skills, able to balance multiple projects and initiatives.
•    Self-motivating, inspiring others, and collaborative with a bias for action in the achievement of adaptive moves that nudge the organization in a positive direction. 
•    Demonstrates courage and transparency with the ability to deal with challenge and conflicts.

Go to link for full job description and to apply: https://careers.emergentbiosolutions.com/job/Gaithersburg-Director%2C-OE-Mfg-Ops-Error-and-Prevention-MD-20879/724258300/

Seniority Level
Mid-Senior Level

Industry
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing 
Medical Device  
Hospital & Health Care

Employment Type
Full-time

Job Functions
Engineering  
Information Technology

At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.
This position is responsible for investigating, planning, and implementing improvements in and/or additions to current products and manufacturing processes that directly affect safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and/or productivity.