Continuous Improvement Leader

ABOUT US

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides solutions for orthopedic implant procedures enabling a longer, active life. Working in an industry that has the ability to impact lives in such a profound way has proved to be a strong motivator for Orchid. The Lansing facility specializes in the forging and machining of hip and knee implants across our 3 campus. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com

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A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for lean efforts throughout the facility by supporting teams to achieve higher levels of performance and improving productivity. They develop ideas to innovate processes to positively impact profitable growth, zero defects, and delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Facilitates and coaches the implementation of Lean Daily Management.
• Acts as a champion for continuous improvement, managing manufacturing improvement activities in an open, enthusiastic, and positive manner, to encourage participation and development of a culture of continuous improvement at all levels.
• Identifies, plans, and implements lean projects within the company, being mindful of H&S&E, cost benefits implications and productivity impacts
• Facilitates kaizen and lean events across the sites.
• Facilitates teams focused on equipment or process changes for improving manufacturing of products.
• Serves as an interdepartmental liaison in problem investigation and solving and expedites the accurate and timely transfer of required information.
• Coordinates and directs projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities.
• Confers with management, production, sales staff, and customers to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Develops and implement policies, standards and procedures for the continuous improvement activities performed in the organization.
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical support and information.
• Reviews performance indicators (KPI's) for each area and identify projects to introduce improvements.
• Continually appraises global technologies developments / advances that may be implemented to reduce manufacturing costs and improve process / product quality.
• Investigates and manages the delivery of effective training and communication across and within departments with regards to CI activities.
• Generate project directives, specifications, and capex requests where appropriate.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor (Required)
• Master (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ Years Experience in a Leadership Role (Preferred)
• 3+ Years Experience in Lean Manufacturing (Required)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Practice Management Institute (PMI) (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Operational Functions - Working Experience
• Quality Management - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• Communication - Basic Knowledge
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience
• Leadership - Working Experience
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Trends & Directions - Working Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Working Experience
• Drafting - Basic Knowledge
• Tool and Die Design - Working Experience
• Manufacturing Equipment - Working Experience
• Robotics/Computer Controlled Machinery - Basic Knowledge
• Change Leadership - Basic Knowledge
• Collaboration - Working Experience
• Customer Support - Working Experience
• Computer-aided Design (CAD) - Working Experience
• Consulting - Working Experience
• Training - Working Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
• Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently
• Must be able to move equipment around the building - Rarely
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Rarely
• Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly
• Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Occasionally
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Noise - Occasionally

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
  • Integrity First: We do the right thing
  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid
  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.