Lean & Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Buffalo Grove, IL
In-Office
80K-110K Annually
Biotech
The Role

Company Description

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Lean and Continuous Improvement Engineer contributes to the Lean mission through 6 groups of activities and according to the team of tasks based on skills development path and validation by the Lean Manager:

Nemera Production System (NPS)

  • Coordinate, contribute, ensure standard development and audit (for all bricks of NPS House)
  • Best practices awareness and surveillance between Nemera’s plants and external

Lean Six Sigma

  • Perform trainings to co-workers
  • Project management/support/delivery
  • Lean/flow guidance for all transversal operations projects

Transformation

  • Contribute to creation, coordination & deployment of transformation plant roadmap (local/central dimensions, budget/Strat plan participation)

Performance Management

  • Governance, Reporting (e.g. gain tracker, plant KPIs insurance, savings)
  • Analyze and identify improvement/savings opportunities
  • MES Key user and development contributors

Change/Coaching

  • Practitioner on assigned projects in partnership with Human Resource Business Partners

Value from Digital

  • Value generation through advanced analytics, capabilities for following systems and relevant operational modules: MES, ERP, APS, CMMS
  • Digital innovators: identify new ways, lead proof of concept when relevant, optimize digital tool usage, optimize and analyze data from digital.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Green belt in Lean Six Sigma with equivalent projects done
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • 2-10 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong math, reading, problem solving and communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Power BI applications
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team setup as a facilitator or a leader. 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Rigorous, autonomous and organized
  • Ability to building and maintain relevant relationships with other departments and partners, in particular listening skills
  • High level of analytical skills
  • Strong leadership skills to convince and implement actions, facilitate change mangement
  • CMMS/MES/SAP knowledge preferred.
  • Six Sigma Black belt certification
  • Customer centricity
  • Project management experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Works in an office, clean manufacturing (Cleanroom) and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels. 
  • Some travel required

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the company.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Green belt in Lean Six Sigma with equivalent projects done
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • 2-10 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong math, reading, problem solving and communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Power BI applications
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team setup as a facilitator or a leader. 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Rigorous, autonomous and organized
  • Ability to building and maintain relevant relationships with other departments and partners, in particular listening skills
  • High level of analytical skills
  • Strong leadership skills to convince and implement actions, facilitate change management
  • CMMS/MES/SAP knowledge preferred.
  • Six Sigma Black belt certification
  • Customer centricity
  • Project management experience preferred.

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at
Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position

POSITION RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

For US Benefits, CLICK HERE.

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

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The Company
HQ: Lyon
1,257 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

As a world-leading drug device combination solutions specialist, our purpose of putting patients first enables us to design and manufacture devices that maximize treatment efficacy. We are the utmost holistic partner and help our customers succeed in the sprint to market. From early device strategy to state-of-the-art manufacturing, we're committed to the highest quality standards. Agile and open-minded, we work with our customers as colleagues. Together, we go the extra mile to fulfill our mission.

Nemera’s services and products cover five key delivery routes:
● Ophthalmic (preservative-free multidose eyedroppers)
● Nasal, Buccal, Auricular (pumps, valves and actuators for sprays),
● Inhalation (pMDI, DPIs)
● Dermal and Transdermal (airless & atmospheric dispensers)
● Parenteral (auto-injectors, pens, safety devices & implanters)

At Nemera, we put patients first when designing, developing and manufacturing drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Whether they are Nemera proprietary or customer owned, our devices receive the utmost care because we know how critical they are for patients’ health and well-being.

Interested in joining a team that truly enjoys working together and prides itself on being at the forefront of innovation and quality? Do you always go the extra mile to deliver on your commitments? Want to feel proud of your work because it improves patients’ lives?

If you're ready to help us grow our business and make a real difference, please visit https://www.nemera.net or contact us at [email protected].

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