Philips Continuous Improvement Lead 

South Africa, Free State, Dihlabeng Local Municipality 

383177627

Continuous Improvement Lead

Your role:

• Design, develop, and implement the LEAN improvement roadmap supporting business transformation into managed services, from quote to installation and cash collection, aligning with strategic priorities.

• Utilize LEAN and Six Sigma tools, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and Kaizen events to enhance Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory.

• Drive structured problem-solving initiatives, ensuring sustainable execution and measurable impact.

• Assess key business metrics from a “Site Leader’s” perspective, collaborating with management and stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

• Develop Value Stream Maps to support world-class LEAN implementation and expertise development, leading Kaizen events as needed.

You're the right fit if:

• You have 8+ years of experience deploying, training, and coaching LEAN and Continuous Improvement across large cross-functional organizations, with experience leading business transformation initiatives, ideally shifting from perpetual to recurring service models.

• Your skills include expert-level process mapping, data analysis, data structuring, and data visualization. Certification as a LEAN Practitioner or Expert is preferred, along with a strong track record in structured problem-solving, daily management, and transformational initiatives.

• You have experience in medical technology (MedTech) or hospital environments, with a deep understanding of healthcare operations, workflows, and regulatory considerations.

• You excel at stakeholder management and can effectively engage with teams from end-users to C-suite executives. You thrive in fluid environments and are performance-driven, ensuring KPIs are met and exceeded.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this .

• You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, and possess strong listening skills. Your ability to simplify complex processes and drive alignment makes you a valuable leader in transformation efforts.

How we work together

This is an office role: Cambridge, MA

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The pay range for this position in (MA) is $148,960 to $255,360

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.