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Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.
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Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
On-Site
Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.
You support our team as
- This involves but is not limited to:
- Leading Lean implementation across the site and support Lean systems training activities, Kaizen events and visual management throughout the site
- Implement and maintain MDI boards for all cells
- Execute monthly 5S audits on all assigned cells in a timely manner
- Complete accurate time observation sheets as required & Conduct line balancing exercises
- Maintain current state value stream maps for key products
- Coach other staff in Lean systems methodologies, teach them to see waste and facilitate structured problem solving (Problem statement, Ishikawa, 5 whys etc.)
- Highlight opportunities for improvement within the clean rooms using the TIMWOOD categories
- Ensure GROWTTH methodologies are adhered to and that GROWTTH and Lean Business becomes ingrained in the company culture.
- Ensure that all changes are implemented in compliance with the QMS, (ISO13485 / FDA 21 CFR Part 820 QMSR) and the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001) and other regulatory requirements relevant to the Company.
- Ensure that health and safety requirements are considered before implementing change so that potential hazards or risks are identified and mitigated.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business / Manufacturing / Engineering / Life Sciences or 5+ years’ experience in a Growtth Technician role in a medical device environment plus Certified Lean Systems Black Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt
- Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, 3P, 5S, SMED, MDI etc)
- Experience in Project Management with expertise in co-ordinating project teams including motivation of staff, coaching/training, follow up on actions
- Desirable:
- Experience in Visual Management, 5S and MDI is desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 QMSR requirements an advantage
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
