Senior Manager, Lean & Continuous Improvement – Stryker Instruments
Carrigtwohill, Cork
Position Summary
As part of the Senior leadership team the CI & Lean Lead will design, develop and execute Springhill's Continuous Improvement & Lean strategy. Coaching the Springhill team to embed the CI & Lean framework throughout the plant.
What you will do
* Lead development of a detailed operational excellence strategy for the business. Leverage value stream mapping to create and execute operational, technology and resource roadmaps.
* Lead a culture of lean, innovation, continuous Improvement (CI) & process excellence, including initiatives such as Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), 6S, human error reduction, problem solving and value stream mapping.
* Deliver the Stryker Production System (SPS) for daily management, problem solving and leader standard work.
* Influence professional teams in a multi‑site, matrix model. Talent based management, actively promote performance management and coaching. Champion development and career pathing.
* Drive high levels of employee engagement through cultural change & inclusion in the OpEx journey.
* Conduct OpEx assessments to understand site and talent capabilities. Build capability through training, coaching and people development. Ensure implementation of identified tools, processes and systems. Oversee Lean Six Sigma greenbelt/blackbelt deployment programs.
* As part of the leadership team, accountable for the sites' cost reduction, delivery, quality and safety targets.
* Develop innovative operational excellence solutions to complex business and technology challenges where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Solutions may require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
* Assume the role of technical and cultural mentor for various functions. Be the champion for promoting OpEx wins through various communication channels.
* Monitor and control progress of work ensuring sound application of principles, delivery to strategic intent and the appropriate use of practices and tools.
* Drive continuous improvement through greater integration of digital systems throughout the plants (use centrally generated reports, maximize efficiency of technologies, budget planning, capacity evaluations, systems etc.).
* Establish a strategy and system for process control and monitoring. Evaluate process to ensure maximum utilisation of equipment and floor space, minimise handling and optimum process flow.
* Influence others in an operations environment and quickly gain respect and support from site leadership team, operators and fellow CI site reps.
* Develop and implement global strategies, driving meaningful change across the business. You'll lead strategy deployment efforts using Hoshin Kanri or similar techniques.
* Manage budgets effectively, using sound financial judgment to deliver results. You'll identify opportunities for cost reduction and lead ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate across all levels and functions, building strong relationships and trust while working both independently and as part of a team.
* Make timely, well‑informed decisions and take a proactive approach to problem solving. You'll act with a sense of urgency and accountability in everything you do.
What you will need
* B.S in Engineering, Science, Business or other related discipline with 10 or more years' experience; or related masters degree with 6 or more years of experience; or PhD with 4 or more years of experience may also be desirable.
* Broad based business experience in high performance multi‑national enterprise, at least 5 years of which has been spent in operations and/or technical leadership level in Medical Device or other highly regulated industries very advantageous.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing lean principles.
* Lean education background, preferably Black Belt level.
* Demonstrated experience leading/deploying OpEx initiatives and coaching at site, and functional level.
* Digitalisation and automation experience / exposure is preferable. Sound capability to understand concepts and approaches in facilitating strong leadership.
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
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