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Talents we are looking for:
• Metrics-oriented managers. People who are always tracking important business metrics to ensure projects meet expectations and budget
• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.
• Quality-focused team drivers. People who push their team to deliver the highest quality products and solutions in a timely manner. • Insightful advisors. Managers who lead strategy development and provide guidance to teams
• Subject matter experts. Managers who not only oversee the collection, review, and analysis of data but can interpret, translate, and present on all various matters as needed.
• Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
Role Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead projects dedicated to improving operational productivity and processes at the Tullagreen manufacturing facility. The key responsibility of this role will be to manage the transformational initiative to reduce costs and to identify and implement process improvements in all areas of the manufacturing process. This will require leading a direct team and cross-functional teams as well as managing projects designed to achieve the lowest overall costs and improve processes using Lean Methodology. This role reports to the Sr. Manager for Continuous Improvement.
What you will be doing:
Drive the development, assessment, recommendations, and implementation of continuous improvement/re-engineering initiatives to simplify processes, eliminate waste, reduce operational risk and achieve cost efficiencies in the manufacturing process.
Develop a customer-focused CI framework that documents and monitors performances. Support initiatives through robust data driven analytics.
Train, coach, and mentor designated teams and individuals within the business on Lean concepts and support the business to meet/exceed budgets.
Provides management support to remove barriers and facilitate conflict resolution in matrix organization.
Tracks and measures the CI program through leveraging the Stryker Production System and visual factory dashboards
Identify, manage and drive cost improvement initiatives measured in dollars saved across the business.
Partners with local management to define relevant process KPI’s including ownership and variable that serve as the KPI inputs.
Other duties as assigned.
What you will need:
High energy and change management mindset
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Operations or related field is required.
Management experience of functional teams in a manufacturing environment
Technically and organizationally curious and knowledgeable
Lean Leader/Six Sigma certification preferred
Project Management skills (certification preferred)
4-7 years’ experience with defining and executing continuous improvement initiatives
3-5 years’ experience in the medical device industry
Ability to work in team oriented environment and creating strong alliances
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Experience and track record of success in the rollout of continuous improvement programs at the division level.
A true change agent who can lead diverse groups across the organization in implementing new programs and ideas.
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and associated technology capabilities.
Proficient in MS Office
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
