Project Manager II (Facilitator)-Operations Excellence- Ave Maria, FL.

Arthrex Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for an Operations Excellence – Project Manager II to work at our Ave Maria, FL. Location. The Operations Excellence Project Manager is responsible for teaching, implementing, and assisting management in the application of LEAN methodology to shop-floor, business, and new product introduction processes. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This is a First shift, (8:00am-5:00pm), (Monday- Friday)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates Kaizen for shopfloor, business and new product introduction processes utilizing LEAN methodology for systemic and tactical problem solving and rapid improvement.
• Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in the implementation of process excellence and waste reduction initiatives.
• Drives the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practices.
• Understands and actively engages management to ensure the right balance of business and personnel needs are addressed. 
• Communicate with all levels of the organization as appropriate to gain and maintain support for initiatives.

Knowledge:

• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. 
• General application of concepts and principles.

Reasoning Ability:

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. 
• Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

Discretion/ Latitude:

• Works under very general supervision.  Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical devices preferred.
• Manufacturing process knowledge required.
• Project management and communication skills training required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process change efforts.
• Supply Chain process knowledge preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Time management – Manage one’s own time and the time of others.
• Leadership – Requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and provide direction.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Business Acumen – Ability to work up and down the chain of command.  Capable of holding audience with Manager and Director levels, and under supervision with Sr. Director / VP and SVP levels.

Reports To:

Operations Excellence Manager

Education / Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years in industry required
• Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA)

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Summary Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Arthrex 2024 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.