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Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist

CSL Behring -
Kankakee, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$103,000 - $122,000 a year

Qualifications

Statistics
GMP
Project management experience in manufacturing
Financial analysis
Change management
Financial acumen
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience

Full Job Description

Entity: CSL Behring

Job Category: Manufacturing Operations

Job Family: Manufacturing Operations Multi Discipline

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Employer Reference: R-281170

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for identifying CI improvement opportunities, facilitating the Tier 1 CI process and driving execution of continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations. The role coordinates CI project prioritization and resourcing and executes CI projects under guidance to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

This position performs data collection and analysis to support evidence‑based decision making, leads and supports Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities, and drives local‑level improvements aligned with site CI objectives. The Senior CI Specialist also owns change controls associated with CI initiatives, ensuring improvements are implemented in compliance with approved change management and quality system requirements. This is an on-site position 5 days/week.

Reporting Relationships:

Role this position reports to: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

CI Facilitation

Facilitates the Tier 1 Continuous Improvement (CI) process, ensuring consistent application of daily CI practices.

Contributes to the Tier 2 Continuous Improvement (CI) process and ensures Tier 1 CI projects are in alignment with Tier 2 and site level priorities

Supports frontline teams in identifying, prioritizing, and resolving local improvement opportunities.

CI Project Coordination & Execution

Coordinates CI project prioritization and resourcing efforts in collaboration with CI leadership and functional stakeholders.

Executes CI projects under guidance, ensuring adherence to approved scope, timelines, and objectives.

Supports delivery of sustainable improvements aligned with safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

Data Collection & Analysis

Performs data collection, validation, and analysis to support problem solving and decision making.

Uses data to identify trends, confirm root causes, and measure improvement impact.

Support development of metrics and visual management tools.

Kaizen & Value Stream Mapping

Leads and support Kaizen events, workshops, and continuous improvement activities.

Supports Value Stream Mapping (VSM) efforts to identify waste, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

Assists teams in translating Kaizen and VSM outcomes into actionable improvement plans.

Safety, Quality, and Efficiency Improvements

Drives local-level improvements that enhance safety performance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Ensures CI initiatives improve process reliability, right‑first‑time performance, and waste reduction.

Balances efficiency improvements with regulatory compliance and product quality expectations.

Collaboration & Communication

Partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and CI teams to support improvement efforts.

Communicates progress, risks, and outcomes of CI activities to stakeholders.

Shares best practices and lessons learned across teams.

Continuous Improvement Culture

Promotes a culture of structured problem solving, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Supports CI capability development by coaching team members on CI tools and methodologies.

Contributes to standardization and continuous enhancement of CI processes and practices.

Completes any other duties/responsibilities assigned by senior management.

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Science)

Experience

5+ years of experience in GxP-regulated manufacturing (pharma, biotech, or medical device)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
Project management experience preferred

Knowledge of (People) Change Management methodologies

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly across all organizational levels.

Ability to influence without direct authority, building alignment through expertise, data, and credibility.

Effective facilitator of cross‑functional teams, able to remain neutral, manage differing perspectives, and drive decisions and outcomes.

Advanced analytical and structured problem‑solving skills, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to complex business challenges with statistical analysis and data visualization capabilities.

Results‑oriented execution capability, managing multiple priorities while driving measurable outcomes and accountability.

Strong organizational, time‑management, and decision‑making skills in dynamic, matrixed environments.

Collaborative mindset, building bridges across functions and leveraging networks to share best practices and accelerate improvement.

Strong problem-solving capabilities, with expertise in DMAIC methodology and ability to lead teams in complex problem-solving

Effective project management and project portfolio management skills, with ability to manage a matrixed resource pool to complete improvements effectively and efficiently.

Working understanding of manufacturing finances and ability to develop business cases and assess financial project impact.

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $103,000 - $122,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL.

You Belong at CSL

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.

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