At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employmentEmployee stock purchase planTuition reimbursementDevelopment opportunities to grow your career with a global company

* This role is on site at our Toano, VA location *

Job Summary - Researches, develops, and implements initiatives to enhance performance in strategic areas (productivity, cost, quality, customer service, etc.). Utilizes Lean/TPS and/or Six Sigma techniques to research, identify, and test innovative concepts and eliminate waste. Works with various cross functional and continuous improvement teams to identify opportunities, create solutions, and document and communicate results to teams and leadership.

Job Description:

• Collaborates with project teams and subject matter experts to support change efforts and create processes to improve in key performance areas.
• Establishes measurements and productivity standards at company facilities.
• Documents and assists in documentation of standard processes, standard work, and work instructions.
• Utilizes Lean/TPS and/or Six Sigma techniques to research, identify, and test innovative concepts and eliminate waste in critical performance areas. Leads and/or participates in Kaizen events to develop and implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Uses appropriate data collection methods to measure process, cost, and benefits of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs time and motion studies to verify labor standards and create standard work documentation for production on all production lines.
• Develops productivity and quality standards for production facility/distribution center teammates.
• Provides technical and analytical support for strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyzes business data to identify areas where improvement is needed throughout the organization.
• Research, tests, and communicates results of innovative concepts that can enhance performance in operations, management, and systems integration.
• Understands the Engineering Change Process and helps drive effective and timely execution. Serves as a resource for various tasks such as routing updates, BOM changes/updates, artwork updates, and ECR creation and/or completion.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferably with a concentration in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of professional experience Industrial, Process, or Continuous Improvement Engineering.
• Lean/TPS and/or Six Sigma training required, certification highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Training or experience performing time and motion studies and analysis
• Ability to meet negotiated deadlines, anticipate needs, demonstrate initiative and independence in completing tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of the organization (warehouse/production teammates up to executive leadership by reading the audience and adjusting style as necessary
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills; ability to identify, diagnose and resolve operational problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to train others on new processes and systems
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated expertise in leading large complex projects, including application of project planning principles, critical path management, task development /management and methodologies related to process
• Proven ability to motivate and direct the work of others and influence teammates at all levels and various functions and drive change throughout assigned areas
• Ability to identify and conduct root cause analysis to problem solve
• Able to use applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, SAP, and AutoCAD

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.