Wedgewood · 2 months ago
Continuous Improvement Engineering
San Jose, CA 95119, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expWedgewood is the nation’s largest provider of compounded veterinary medications, committed to delivering great care to its customers. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and improve product and service quality by championing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
PharmaceuticalVeterinary
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvements
Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies aligned with business goals
Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping sessions
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvement progress
Train and mentor employees on Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools and techniques
Collaborate with leadership to prioritize improvement projects and allocate resources
Drive standardization and best practices across departments and sites
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
You hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (a Master's degree is a plus)
You are Lean Six Sigma certified—a Green Belt is strongly recommended; Black Belt is preferred
You have a strong grasp of Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies
You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
You're a strong communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels
You're confident using data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, and process mapping software
You have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or service environment
You've spent 5+ years working in continuous improvement, process engineering, or operations management roles
You've successfully led improvement projects that delivered measurable, impactful results
Preferred
Experience in drug manufacturing in a GMP environment is preferred and highly valued
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
Company Paid Life and disability insurance
Access to voluntary insurance options
A generous paid time off program that increases every year
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!
Company
Wedgewood
Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Palmer
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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