B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit
Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports operational excellence initiatives by analyzing current processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing Lean based solutions. This role acts as a change agent, facilitating Kaizen events, coaching teams, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing and business operations. Responsibilities include reducing process variation, eliminating waste, standardizing workflows, and sustaining measurable performance gains.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Analyze current work methods and processes to identify opportunities for common processes and best demonstrated practices.
Serve as a change agent by providing leadership, coaching, and training in Lean thinking and Lean production.
Support integration of continuous improvement by measuring, charting, and reducing process variation.
Facilitate Kaizen events, CI interventions, and employee involvement teams.
Measure and analyze current state performance and evaluate results of implemented changes.
Track, validate, and report predicted savings and financial benefits.
Create and maintain visual management systems to sustain improvements.
Coordinate Lean and CORE aligned training for personnel.
Communicate project status and issues to all levels of management.
Assist Business Units in eliminating waste and improving processes aligned with strategic plans.
Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and workspace layout using Lean principles.
Education & Experience
1-3 years of related work experience.
Associates or technical degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Applicable industry/professional certification.
Strong understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to solve complex problems and work with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements
Moderate work: up to 40 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly. Occasional reaching, pushing/pulling, standing, walking. Frequent sitting, hearing, and talking.
Work Environment
Moderate noise level. Frequent work in office and production/manufacturing environments. Occasional proximity to moving parts.
Salary Range- $87,000- $107,000
The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at .
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.Compensation details: 87000-107000 Yearly Salary
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