What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Leader position at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions?
Job Description
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
SHIFT
No Shift ($0) (United States of America)
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
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORKING CONDITIONS
WHAT WE OFFER
Integrity First : We do the right thing
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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.