CI Leader and Project Manager, Engineering

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry. Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future. Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the CI Leader and Project Manager is to provide leadership in Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement efforts by leveraging prior knowledge of Medical Device Manufacturing (or relevant Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) to support OpEX principles such as Lean Manufacturing. The secondary responsibility is to provide Project Management leadership at Sunstar by managing complex Production Engineering projects from idea to commercialization through leading cross-functional developmental implementation teams. CI Leader Essential Job Functions: ~75% Empower individuals and teams to use lean behaviors and mindsets to strive for excellence in execution. Lead events to train Lean Practitioners and support deployment of Lean in the business, including, but not limited to systems such as daily management, standard work, 5S, A3 thinkings, and value stream management. Educate the team members and practitioners on CI OpEx approaches and partner with leadership to engage all employees in the CI OpEx journey. Assess areas already deployed to promote ongoing continuous improvement of lean deployment. Contribute to the Lean program design, developing elements which are common across process areas. Partner with site leadership to identify and prioritize major productivity improvement opportunities. Serve as CI Coach partnering with Business Area Leads to facilitate the chosen methodology for the given project (e.g., Kaizen Event). Provide support to ensure robust Organizational Change Management and Monitoring Plans are in place to sustain improvements. Engage routinely with sponsors to provide status and escalate where appropriate as issues arise. Ensure lean principles and tools are integrated into both project execution and solution design Partner with site leadership to identify and prioritize major productivity improvement opportunities Project Manager Essential Job Functions: ~ 25% Work with project sponsors to define project scope, budget, and financial justification models Draft agendas for and lead cross-functional team meetings focusing on defining and tracking key project milestones and deliverables Draft and maintain complete project timelines Ensure projects follow internal Stage-Gate process Provide project status updates to Senior Management on a regular basis Document meeting summaries, key decisions, and action items Follow up regularly with team members for status updates Identify project issues and risks early and work with stakeholders on solutions to minimize impacts to schedule and budget. Education Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or Business Management related field PMP certification preferred CI OpEx Coach Certification preferred Knowledge/Experience 5 or more years of experience leading engineering projects within the medical device or pharmaceutical field Demonstrated strong written and oral communication and interpersonal interaction skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment Strong self-management and organizational skills Ability to coach individuals at all levels, and lead project teams Ability to influence without authority Experience using electronic project scheduling methods such as MS Project Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, or other productivity improvement methods Experience with project management and change management Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, or other productivity improvement methods What Makes Sunstar Special is: A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world High Quality Products Beautiful state-of-the-art facility Diversity and Inclusion Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization Strong value placed on company culture Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits. Opportunities for career growth and advancement Employee discount on Sunstar products 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options) 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance. Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans Competitive bonus On-site cafe On Site Fitness Center Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More) Holiday Lunches Beautifully maintained walking trails Hybrid Schedule (certain departments) Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year. Recognition and Rewards Programs Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements If you'd enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team. The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. The pay range for this position of CI Leader and Project Manager is $104,460-156,690. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.