Operational Excellence Specialist

Zimmer BiometWarsaw, IN, United States

12 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

What You Can Expect

Responsible for the Operational Excellence function and execution of all programs and intiatives to help build a culture of continuous improvement (CI) across the manufacturing site as aligned to key strategic goals. Includes the implementation of the Zimmer Biomet Operating System (ZBOS) and delivering on finance and performance commitments. Apply principles of Class A, project management, lean manufacturing and six sigma and other CI methodologies to support manufacturing operations.

This role is hands on and directly accountable for business results. This will require the ability This will require the ability to contribute as both a leader and individual contributor across CI projects. This role will report directly to the Operational Excellence Manager.

How You'll Create Impact

Responsible for the sustaining and execution of cost savings programs as well as metric tracking and reports at the site.
Responsible for deploying Operational Excellence initatives in the plant. Examples of these programs and initiatives are Cost Saving Program, Class A, Workflow Lean Transformation, Quality Begins With Me, DMAIC Problem Solving, Kaizen events, Lean Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance, Lean training etc.
With oversight from the OpEx Manager, develop, coordinate, and executes the Operational Excellence Annual Deployment Plan (ADP).
Assist site leadership team in selecting and prioritizing projects that align with plant goals and strategies.
Ensure project tracking system and business results are maintained, and results are communicated / summarized monthly.
Participate on CI high impact projects that result in site savings as defined as part of goals and objectives. Achievement of defined savings requirement will be part of annual perfromance expectations.
Performs related duties as required.

What Makes You Stand Out

Evidence of successful implementation of lean continuous improvement resulting in improved performance in quality, lead-time, and productivity.

Direct involvement in continuous improvement projects.

Proficient with analytical / statistical problem-solving tolls (DMAIC / PDCA / 8 Disciplines)

Ability to support multiple projects and balance priorities.

Broad business knowledge and ability to link customer needs with business processes.

Strong coaching, influencing, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Excellent oral / written communication and presentation skills.

An understanding of Change Management.

Advanced skills in MS Office and statistical software packages (Minitab, Visio, etc.)

Advanced skills in PowerBI, Smartsheets, Tableau, and other data visualization.

Your Background

Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field with Six Sigma or Lean Sigma certification preferred (Inside Certification or ASQ)

At least three years of related experience required.

Travel Expectations

This position requires travel up to 10%

Physical Requirements

EOE

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