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    Continuous improvement Manager - Memphis, United States - NuVasive

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    Job Summary and Primary Responsibilities

    Our unwavering commitment is to impact a patient's life every minute because our focus revolves around the patient. While it may sound ambitious, it's a goal we consistently attain, positively influencing over 500,000 patients annually.

    We're on the lookout for individuals who share our dedication and passion, those who are eager to join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals. If you're driven by the same purpose, we invite you to be a part of our mission to transform healthcare and create a brighter, healthier future for all.

    We are currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for our Memphis, TN Location.

    As a CI Manager, you will manage the development and implementation of strategic initiatives with lean methodology to meet performance, schedule, quality, cost, and budget objectives. Partner with value stream Managers and Site Directors toward process improvements delivering significant and impactful cross-functional change across the organization. Act as a key driver for change, influencing others to learn, understand, and adopt Lean Methodology and key transformation.

    Primary Responsibilities
    • Plan, lead, and support operational objectives, productivity, and continuous improvement plans, including implementation, maintaining, and analyzing various production performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    • Lead engagement and collaboration efforts across cross-functional teams, including engineering, group managers, customers, and other departments as needed.
    • Maintain and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
    • Follow processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for solving problems.
    • Perform a technical analysis of new and established processes and recommend improvements including, through cycle time reduction, tooling improvements, time studies, process observation, waste reduction, line balancing, cost justification, etc.
    • Plan and support data analytics and strategies to define effective methods and processes to utilize available capacity on the site and align with established strategic direction in support of business needs.
    • Maintains stable workflow processes and oversees production performance metrics and implements changes to receive optimal results.
    • Engages with Manufacturing Resource Planning teams and establishes consumption-based replenishment systems to ensure efficient material flow and inventory reduction.
    • Owns Lean Awareness Training Program across the site, establishing a minimum 80% training requirement and provides hands-on leadership to the site
    • Excels in RCA, A3, and lean methodology tools to solve complex problems across the organization.
    • Accountable for implementing Lean Six Sigma initiatives quarterly and ensuring a disciplined, data-driven approach for improving wing-to-wing operational performance.
    • Prioritizes strategic initiatives with ROI and business impact, maintaining ownership from start to completion.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Required Skills / Capabilities
    • Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by adhering to and enforcing all safety policies and procedures
    • Lead negotiations regarding freight contracts
    • Investigate causes of misdirected shipments, damages, shortages, or overcharges in freight cost
    • Monitor transaction activity and reports from sources such as contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports ensuring all data is entered to maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and shipping records
    Education and Experience
    • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent experience
    • Preferred experience with SAP and Cognos
    • Preferred Six Sigma green belt certification
    • Preferred experience using Hoshin Kanri methodology and implementation
    For roles that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

    NuVasive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The "EEO is the Law" poster options are available here. NuVasive's EEO policy is available here.

    About NuVasive
    NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA) is the leader in spine technology innovation, with a mission to transform surgery, advance care, and change lives. The Company's less-invasive, procedurally integrated surgical solutions are designed to deliver reproducible and clinically proven outcomes. The Company's comprehensive procedural portfolio includes surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, software for surgical planning, navigation and imaging solutions, magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and orthopedics, and intraoperative neuromonitoring technology and service offerings. With more than $1 billion in net sales, NuVasive has approximately 2,700 employees and operates in more than 50 countries serving surgeons, hospitals, and patients. For more information, please visit


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