Tefen USA, an international management consulting firm has immediate openings for Senior Consultants.

We are seeking a strategic thinker who can focus on innovation and continuous improvement in a fast paced, dynamic environment and who is comfortable traveling (up to 80%).

As this position requires that you travel to our clients location, it is not necessary for you to relocate.

About us: Tefen, an international management consulting firm, is in the business of driving organizations towards achieving performance excellence.

Founded in 1982, the company has amassed a reputation for improving and enhancing performance excellence in some of the world's largest and fastest growing companies.

From strategy through implementation, our hands-on approach has achieved success in delivering quantifiable and value-driven results.

Our partnership with our clients ensures a lasting effect which is ultimately their asset and knowledge.

Tefen is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel and is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE).

The company has global presence in the United States and Europe.For more information, please visit www.tefen.com. Responsibilities: Support our clients in achieving their tactical & strategic goals by leading cross-functional client teams through operational improvement initiatives resulting in operations and efficiency improvement.

Interact with all levels of the clients organization, such as equipment engineers, process engineers, management and manufacturing.

Developing new processes, improve cycle time, tool availability, cost reduction, process quality, yield, throughput, and procedures.

Analyze and document results.

Assist in the evaluation of process and material changes that will aid in reducing costs and improving yield and throughput.

Actively participate in the development of product roadmaps, especially with regards to manufacturing release, transition to manufacturing and/or outsource partner(s); management of product ECO/ECNs and management of forecast-based purchasing & inventory management, etc. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an operations and or operations improvement role.

Experience developing and improving business processes to meet customer needs and achieve business objectives within budgetary targets.

Knowledge of operations excellence concepts and tools, such as value stream mapping, business process redesign, lean, six sigma, modeling and simulation, cycle-time reduction, facility layout design, etc. An understanding of one or more of the following: manufacturing, quality, operations, MRP, advanced planning and scheduling, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, organizational design, or operational IT packages (ERP, LIMS, Doc. Management, etc.). Excellent problem solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of Excel and Access.

BS/MS degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent; an MBA degree with a science/engineering undergraduate degree preferred.

The following are desired but not required: Experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, General Manufacturing or Healthcare industries.

Industry certifications, such as a Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt, APICS.

Bi-lingual capability (Spanish or other foreign language).

Familiarity with modeling and simulation software, statistical analysis software.We offer our employees a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K.Key words: business process improvement, process mapping, engineering, industrial engineer, root cause analysis and process redesign, operations management, product and process cost reduction, yield and quality improvement, capacity, cycle time and on-time delivery enhancement, project planning, forecasting, semiconductor, Fab, fabrication facility, lithography, electronics, assembly line, Assembly Test, OEE, supply chain management.

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