Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Drive the Novanta Growth System (Lean/TPS) to improve productivity, quality, and on-time delivery in medical device manufacturing.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Manager (Lean/TPS)
Builds
Medical device components (cameras, insufflators, pumps, tubing) for minimally invasive surgery
Domain
Advanced manufacturing / Medical devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean methods (Green/Black Belt), value stream management, problem solving, project management, workshop facilitation, 5-S audits, KPI tracking, change management
Preferred skills
KAIZEN WS format, hands-on mentality, strategic alignment across sites
Technologies
Novanta Growth System, 5-S, GEMBA walks
Responsibilities
Support and drive the Novanta Growth System, manage shopfloor operations, execute NGS activities (projects, workshops, audits), implement and report on improvement measures, log and follow up on daily GEMBA walk tasks, communicate between management and staff, align NGS activities across Berlin, Ludwigsstadt, and Sonneberg sites, participate in the innovation process
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC