Continuous Process Improvement Project Manager - Enovis : Job Details

At Enovis we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that's how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that's how we create better together. Why work at Enovis?

As a key member of the R&D BAS team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title:Continuous Process Improvement Project Manager

Reports To:Sr. Manager PMO

Location:Carlsbad, CA

Business Unit Description:Enovis is a market leader in bracing and supports. Trusted by clinicians, professional athletes and active people from all walks of life, our innovative products and technologies are designed to enhance performance, protection and recovery for the knee, hip, shoulder, back, ankle and more.

Job Title/High-Level Position Summary: The Process Improvement project manager's primary responsibility is to lead critical, cross functional, process improvement initiatives. The candidate must have a proven track record of implementing changes in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

The Continuous Improvement Project Manager will play an active role in Bracing and Supports annual and multi-year strategic initiatives such as planning opportunities for new organic growth, evaluation of acquisitions, and large-scale business process improvement activities using lean methodologies.

This position will help the Sr. Manager PMO leader in budget and financial reporting process improvement. They will support employee engagement initiatives to ensure improved performance on engagement scores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop competency in the most relevant Enovis Growth Excellence (EGX) tools, including Accelerated Product Development, Root Cause Countermeasure, and Transactional Process Improvement.
• Evangelize EGX tools to drive cross-functional alignment and improvement to New Product Development process.
• Develop and improve third party relationships that can increase the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Bracing and Supports' NPD efforts.
• Develop process improvement roadmap and drive resulting actions.
• Initiate, lead, and implement process improvement projects through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices.
• Participate in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for programs and individuals.
• Bring expertise or identify subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc.
• Provide training activities, and support/mentor change agents and team members.
• Communicate successful outcomes and promote a culture of ongoing process improvement.
• Ensure that policies and procedures align with corporate vision.

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical) or equivalent Master's degree.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Problem solving and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project planning, risk management, time management and other project management skills.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and or change management.

Travel Requirements:

• Should be flexible to travel up to 5% of time.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with MS project management and other Microsoft tools.
• Creativity, communication and teamwork skills.
• Time management abilities.
• PMP certification.

What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the “why” behind our purpose, values and behaviors:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Income Protection Plans
• Discounted Insurance Rates
• Legal Services

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEnovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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