Henry Schein · 3 days ago
US Supply Chain Process Improvement Sr Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expHenry Schein is seeking a Supply Chain Process Improvement Senior Manager to lead the transformation of their supply chain. This role involves executing a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy and facilitating process improvement projects to drive efficiency and reduce waste across the organization.
DentalHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities, ensuring initiatives are linked to strategic priorities and deliver significant business value
Lead the design and implementation of supply chain’s continuous improvement / kaizen roadmap
Lead and facilitate major process improvement projects (e.g., Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects), from conception and chartering to implementation and sustainment
Conduct value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other analytical exercises to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste
Utilize data analytics and statistical methods to measure process performance and validate improvement results
Establish and manage a portfolio of strategic, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, resource allocation, and sustained results
Prepare and present regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on process improvement initiatives, project milestones, and performance metrics
Develop and deliver training programs on Lean principles and tools to build internal capabilities and empower teams
Coach, mentor, and develop Lean Champions, fostering a culture of ownership and data-driven problem-solving
Collaborate with a wide range of departments, including business divisions, IT, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service, to ensure alignment and buy-in for improvement projects
Drive the adoption of new technologies and systems that enhance process efficiency and data visibility
Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to embed a data-driven, problem-solving culture
Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and accountability across all levels of the organization
Ensure compliance with established Henry Schein Lean standards and methodologies
Participate in other special projects and perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Green Belt is a minimum requirement
Proven experience leading and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement projects with a quantifiable impact
Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, including demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor, influence, and lead cross-functional teams
Strong project management skills and experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects
Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP) and data analysis tools
Expert knowledge of Lean principles and tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, etc.) and statistical process control
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) and process mapping software (e.g., Visio, Lucid)
Actively use a wide-range of unique professional skills; expert understanding of industry practices
Excellent proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
Outstanding planning/organizational skills and techniques
Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Outstanding conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
Strong ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company
Strong negotiating skills
Resolve complex issues in effective ways
Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget
Expert in multiple technical and/or business skills
Ability to cultivate and develop lasting internal and external customer relations
Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred
Experience in leading and facilitating kaizens/projects in both in-person and in virtual environments preferred
Master's degree or global equivalent preferred
May hold two or more industry certifications
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K Plan with Company Match
PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Income Protection
Work Life Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational Benefits
Worldwide Scholarship Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Company
Henry Schein
Henry Schein is a provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsSMILE Health
2025-01-29Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-08-08Non Equity Assistance
2023-07-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
James A. Harding
SVP & CTO
Michael Ettinger
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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