Operations Excellence Specialist (711837)

Job Summary

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.

Responsible for the Operational Excellence function and execution of all programs and initiatives to help build a culture of continuous improvement across the manufacturing site as aligned to key strategic goals; includes the implementation of Zimmer Biomet Operating System (ZBOS) and delivering 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 to contribute as both a leader and individual contributor across CI projects.  This role will report direct line to the Site OPEX Manager. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for deploying Operational Excellence initiatives 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, Lean Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance, etc.
• With oversight from the OpEx Director, develops, coordinates and executes the Operational Excellence Annual Deployment Plan (ADP)
• Assists site leadership team in selecting and prioritizing projects that align with plant goals and strategies.
• Responsible for the sustaining and execution of cost saving program, metric tracking and reports within the site.
• Ensures project tracking system and business results are maintain, and results are communicated/summarized monthly.
• Participates in the deployment of Quality Begins With Me Program within the site.
• Will assist in the development of the Enterprise Excellence Assessment action plan.
• Develops Class A roadmap and timeline to incorporate into the overall Operational Excellence Strategy
• Participates 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 performance expectations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Expected Areas of Competence

• Evidence of successful implementation of lean continuous improvement resulting in improved performance in quality, lead-time and productivity.
• Direct involvement in continuous improvement projects.
• Strong analytical/statistical problem-solving tools (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.).

Education/Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required (master’s degree preferred) in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Engineering field
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
• Six Sigma or Lean Sigma certification is preferred (Inside Certification or ASQ)

Travel Requirements

• This position requires travel up to 10%.

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability