Industrial Engineer L&D
Elkton, MD, US
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.
At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next!
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Job Summary
The L&D Industrial Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading process management and improvement in all areas of Terumo Medical Logistics & Distribution Operations. Responsibilities include development and implementation of technical solutions and overall optimization of space, labor, and equipment to required to provide world class L&D service. This “hands on” position will lead mid-level to complex projects, provide guidance to operations leaders, and spend considerable time “on the floor”, directly interfacing with various levels of the operations team.
Job Details/Responsibilities
- Maximizes safety, service, quality, and productivity throughout operations by utilizing best practice techniques in the areas of facility layout, operating methods, material handling concepts, and measurements.
- Leads the evaluation of current processes to identify, recommend and implement improvement opportunities in work methods, procedures, systems or equipment to increase throughput, waste reduction, quality, and safety.
- Tracks results of project implementations and develops case studies for both internal and external customers.
- Leads analysis activities and needs assessments, to meet TMC L&D Performance objectives by delivering quantifiable results through process improvement initiatives.
- Develops process flow and VSM analysis to capture current operations and identify process improvements.
- Directs, supports, and facilitates LEAN thinking and behaviors throughout operations.
- Reviews labor performance, reporting methods, forecasts, systems, and procedures to ensure productivity is meeting targets.
- Produces and maintains CAD layouts and Flex Sim 3D Modeling Simulations to design future state of road map for TMC L&D Operations.
- Assist OPex & DC Mgrs implements continuous improvement & cost leadership strategies.
- Provides L&D Senior Management with data and recommendations to make effective decisions regarding the optimal utilization of people, materials, equipment, and resources.
- Is adept at retrieving and researching data from various sources (SAP and OBIEE, and Shipping Systems) and translate into meaningful information to support action plan.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers, teammates, and prospective customers.
- Extreme proficiency in MS Office Suite products including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio
- AutoCAD or other 3D Design Software experience preferred.
- Strong project management, organizational skills, and analytical abilities
- Must be able to assume leadership role in a fast paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to delighting the customer and achievement of safety, quality and productivity goals in a time sensitive environment.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
- A degree in Industrial Engineering or related operations discipline
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Industrial Engineer in Distribution Operations.
- Must be able to assume leadership role in a fast paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to delighting the customer and achievement of safety, quality and productivity goals in a time sensitive environment.
- Six Sigma Lean Methodologies – Certification
- Experience with multi-site operations preferred.
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $67,000 - 99,000/year