What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Operational Excellence Director position at ATL Technology?
Global Operational Excellence Director
As the Global Director of Operational Excellence in Medical Device Manufacturing, you will be pivotal in driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations worldwide. You will lead the ATL team toward operational excellence and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance.
You will be responsible for implementing ATL's Operational Standardization across all sites and ensuring the sites perform objective quarterly assessments against the standard. The goal is to have all operational sites utilizing 16 LEAN tools effectively to drive global operational excellence.
What you will be doing :
- Build upon and implement ATL's comprehensive operational excellence strategy ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives each year. The outcome will be measured by analyzing customer satisfaction, manufacturing efficiency, product quality, working capital, and gross margin improvement.
- Lead initiatives to streamline manufacturing processes, improve workflow efficiency, and eliminate waste through the application of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other continuous improvement techniques.
- Partner with the Quality organization to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, driving a culture of quality and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) throughout the organization.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and track progress towards operational excellence goals. Regularly analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate closely with other functional areas, including NPI Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure alignment and integration of operational excellence initiatives with broader business objectives.
- Build and develop a high-performing culture, at each site, by providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to drive individual and team success. Invest in training and development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, fostering a mindset of agility and adaptability to respond to evolving market dynamics and business needs. Lead change management efforts to drive organizational transformation and ensure successful implementation of operational excellence initiatives.
What we expect from you :
What's in it for you :
What you should know about us :
ATL, headquartered in Springville, Utah, partners with medical technology Original Equipment Manufacturers, including eight of the top ten medical device companies, and has stable, long-standing relationships with its customers, supplying end-product programs that last five-to-ten-plus years. The Company currently works in the following markets : Interventional, Minimally Invasive, Electrophysiology, Electrosurgical, Patient Monitoring, and Imaging. The Company has global manufacturing capabilities, with locations in the United States, Costa Rica, Wales, China and Taiwan.
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