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Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.
Responsibilities:
* Optimize KPIs: Enhance delivery, quality, and productivity using Agile tools at R&D sites in Japan, Germany, and globally with suppliers.
* Champion Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement at Evident R&D through Agile tools like Kaizen, policy deployment, problem-solving, daily stand-ups, visual management, Go-to-Gemba, value stream mapping, and 5S.
* Lead Meetings: Facilitate and lead monthly R&D operations meetings.
* Coach Leaders: Mentor functional leaders in Agile tools to sustain performance improvements and engage their teams.
* Support and Guidance: Provide ongoing support to build knowledge and capability in Agile tools.
* Policy Deployment: Work with the CTO to create and maintain policy deployment frameworks, bowler charts, action plans, and problem-solving processes. Analyze KPIs to develop action plans.
* Deploy Agile Tools: Identify and implement suitable Agile tools and techniques to improve operations.
* Performance Updates: Publish frequent operational performance updates for the CTO and R&D leadership.
* Optimize Programs: Execute optimization programs to improve delivery, quality, and productivity yearly using Agile tools.
* Reporting: Reports to the CTO and has a dotted line to the Chief Transformation Officer.
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or engineering (preferred).
* Experience: 6+ years in continuous improvement, innovation, strategy, process management, or project management.
* Skills and Certifications:
o Hands-on experience in implementing and leading Continuous Improvement programs.
o Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DBS or similar methodologies, preferably with certifications.
o Proven coaching and influencing abilities across organizational boundaries.
o Proven management experience with a track record of delivering results.
o Strong writing, presentation, and MS Office skills.
o Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
o Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Language: Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are very beneficial.
* Additional Experience: Regulatory or medical device experience is a plus.
* 30 days of holiday per year
* 13,5 salaries a year
* Modern office and inspiring working environment
* Subsidized meals in the neighborhood of our office (Stadtküche)
* Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
* Bike leasing
* Subsidy fitness first gym
* Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
* Comprehensive company pension scheme
* Joint company events and activities
Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.
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