Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider. The Director of Operational Excellence, AMS drives continuous improvement, Lean transformation, and operational performance across a network of seven manufacturing sites by leading Lean initiatives, kaizen events, problem-solving efforts, cost savings, and talent development.
Responsibilities
- Identify and deliver multi-year road map of savings to achieve annual savings target
- Work with business unit and functional leaders to identify and implement operational improvements including OEE, tiered daily management, and leader standard work
- Facilitating kaizens spanning multiple sites, functions, and programs to deliver transformational business results including technology adoption and culture change
- Develop and upskill all individuals in the OpEx network, ranging from individual coaching to identifying and facilitating enterprise-wide trainings through external training partners
- Influence OpEx at all levels within the organization, driving adoption of best practices and continuous improvement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or operations leadership
- Proven track record of leading large-scale change management, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Trainer-level competency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar problem-solving methodologies with demonstrated enterprise-level execution experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
- Demonstrated experience with implementation of automation, standard work, and technology in operational settings
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; strong active listening and interpretation abilities; proven capacity to influence and build alignment across all levels of the organization
- Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 20-50%)
- Master's or relevant certification
- Preferably in a manufacturing or regulated environment
Benefits
- New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
- Voluntary Legal Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Home Ownership Program
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