At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. 

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.  We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

Provides leadership and guidance to production employees in several manufacturing cells and/or packaging area, across all three shifts.  Also provides direction to supervisors of lower level to assure the business strategic goals and objectives are met.  Must have good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of organization with direct and indirect employees with superb problem solving skills. 

This position is on-site Monday - Friday. Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm. 

How You'll Create Impact Operational Improvement, facilitates manufacturing meetings, efficiently document productivity gains and able to recognizing employees for quality and productivity improvement accomplishments, ensuring that production rates are met and standard processes are being followed at all times.Production Planning & Customer Service, use of key production planning data & tools that make for an even flow of material, a minimum amount of money tied up in inventories and fulfill customer service.Problem Solving, leading problem-solving efforts, coach team members in resolving conflicts, achieving results and provide ongoing training.  Responsible for these activities across all shifts.Developing Employees & Yourself, Coaching, motivating, counseling, training and recognizing employees for a job well performed. Explain work processes and complete performance appraisals with action plans.Communicating manufacturing and corporate objectives to the team and provide strategic direction on how each employee can contribute to the achievement of the business key goals and objectives.Assure the quality of the product and/or service performed in his/her assigned area. Perform NCE’s investigation and support NCR investigations.Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity related to the product, process, safety and any of our quality systems, and initiate, recommend and provide solutions through designated channels.Maintain and use statistical process control methods to constantly improve the business KPI’s.Ensure full Compliance with departmental, company, government, and regulatory laws and regulations. Ensure compliance to standard HR policies, legal requirements and diversity guidelines.Managing a High Performance Team, conduct periodic performance evaluations and maintain records and documentation as necessary. Effectively handle meetings, make decisions, follow guidelines, have critical conversations and discipline.Defining Jobs, Interviewing & Onboarding, develop and understand job descriptions, recruiting, and conducting interviews.Promotes Safety in the Workplace and clean work area following site 6S guidelines and standard OSHA regulations, incident and accident reports, job hazard assessments and safety reports.Performs other tasks within the work area, as instructed by the Supervisor or Designee.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out Business Acumen, understanding of how the organization makes money. Envision what the company should do now to be more profitable and successful.Measurement Skills, collect and analyze data to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the organization.Demonstrated ability in interviewing coaching, counseling, motivating, training, and communicating objectives.  Must have a demonstrated history of high achievement and organized work habits.Must be able to deal with issues with multiple variables such as process improvement and resolution of poor performance on an individual or manufacturing cell basis.Understanding of capacity and other business key imperative metrics (Quality, Cost, Delivery & People).Must be able to demonstrate effective and written communication in English and Spanish across different levels and departments.Effectively manages performance and confronts issues directly.Must be able to assertively involve employees by coaching and facilitating cell interaction.Must be able to work within a team environmental not only within the organization unit, but also across departments and shifts.Develops employees by ensuring proper training and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.Your Background High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical discipline strongly preferred.Minimum of 8 years of combined industry experience (biomedical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments) and/or military experience; or 10 years of combined industry, military, or related experience (general manufacturing, quality, or logistics).A combination of education and relevant technical experience will be considered.3 years of supervisory or leadership experience required; 5+ years preferred (including military leadership experience).Strong knowledge of Quality Improvement Processes (QIP), Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies; ability to analyze and interpret data to develop business solutions, drive site initiatives, and ensure effective follow-up.Experience in orthopedic implant manufacturing processes strongly preferred; additional experience in clean room packaging operations, GMPs, OCPs, and enterprise systems (JDE, SAP, ERP) is desirable.Licenses/Certifications – Lean/Six Sigma Certified preferred.Travel Expectations

Up to 10%

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