Business Excellence Staff (Medical Industry)

BEPC Inc. provides Specialized Engineering Solutions and IT Project Management services to Fortune 500 companies in the Life Science and Technology industries. BEPC Mexico, a division of BEPC Incorporated, provides and manages consulting services for Automotive and Medical device companies throughout Mexico and around the globe.

BEPC Inc. is seeking an experienced Business Excellence Staf f to support our client's manufacturing organization by leading strategic Operational Excellence initiatives. This role will serve as a key driver of continuous improvement, partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve production line performance, reduce scrap, balance manufacturing lines, and increase operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for production line balancing, capacity optimization, and workflow improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce scrap, improve yield, and eliminate manufacturing waste.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support new product introductions by designing efficient manufacturing processes and scalable production systems.
• Utilize Industrial Engineering principles to improve labor utilization, production flow, takt time, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data, KPIs, and process performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Coach and mentor teams on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify strategic improvement opportunities and ensure project execution aligns with business objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, savings, and results to management and key stakeholders.
• Support the deployment and sustainability of Business Excellence programs throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification .
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years leading Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience in the medical device industry is preferred .
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, and Design Excellence principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing metrics and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with: Production line balancing - manufacturing area optimization - scrap reduction initiatives - capacity planning - Value Stream Mapping (VSM) - standard work development - Kaizen events - OEE improvement.