Operational Excellence Site Engineer (1099700)

Overview

Location : Lakewood, CO

Salary : $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually

Job Description

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Site Engineer to lead the deployment and maturity of our TBCT Operational Excellence (OpEx) Framework at the local plant level. This role is responsible for embedding continuous improvement principles, systems, and tools to drive sustainable improvements in cost, quality, service, and employee engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate with plant leadership, cross-functional teams, and the Global OpEx Leader to build a culture of continuous improvement aligned with global standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the TBCT OpEx Framework at the site level, delivering year-over-year improvements in key performance areas.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Lean and Six Sigma, coaching and educating plant personnel.
• Align improvement efforts with factory goals using OpEx methodologies.
• Apply tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, DMAIC, PDCA, SMED, and TPM to drive measurable results.
• Sustain systems like Daily Management, Gemba Walks, and Behavior & Results Assessments.
• Translate the OpEx roadmap into actionable local plans in partnership with plant leadership.
• Build associate capability through coaching, training, and facilitation of improvement activities.
• Conduct maturity assessments and lead gap-closing initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and functional teams on compliance and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

Additional Requirements

Physical Requirements

Benefits

About Us

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of the Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With nearly 7,000 associates globally, we serve customers in over 130 countries. Our mission is to contribute to society through healthcare, guided by our core values : Respect, Integrity, Care, Quality, and Creativity.

We proudly support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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