Job Description:
The Process Excellence and Strategy Manager's primary responsibility is to lead critical, cross functional, process improvement initiatives. The candidate must have a proven track record of implementing change in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
The Process Excellence and Strategy Leader 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 leadership role will support the R&D leader in budget management and financial reporting process improvement. They will support employee engagement initiatives to ensure improved performance on engagement scores.
Essential Functions:
Process Improvement
Develop competency in the most relevant Enovis Growth Excellence (EGX) tools, including Accelerated Product Development, Root Cause Countermeasure, and Transactional Process ImprovementEvangelize EGX tools to drive cross-functional alignment and improvement to New Product Development processDevelop and improve third party relationships that can increase the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Bracing and Supports' NPD effortsDevelop process improvement roadmap and drive resulting actionsInitiate, 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 practicesParticipate in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for programs and individualsBring 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 membersCommunicate successful outcomes and promote a culture of ongoing process improvementEnsure that policies and procedures align with corporate vision
Strategy
Develop strategies for Bracing and Supports, including requirements for new product development, determination of new skills or capabilities, and identification of acquisition targetsUnderstand market trends, healthcare professional's needs, competitive strategies, etc. and use this knowledge to guide development of plans and productsEstablish strategic plans and objectives; drive resulting actionsPlan, manage, and control the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or teamAdvise business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource applicationInstitute capacity management approach to enable optimal use of cross-functional resources on highest priority projectsSelect, develop, and evaluate personnel ensuring efficient operation of the function
R&D Initiatives
Implement yearly engagement survey actionsManage annual R&D planning meeting, L2 meeting, coordinating with various R&D leaders Establish and track R&D KPIs and resulting actionsSupport R&D leader in creating materials, content, and programs in preparation for L1 meetings, QBRs, and other leadership and strategic meetingsMake recommendations based on internal and external factors to minimize risks and formulate plans to achieve an organization's long-term goals
Project Management
Initiate and direct complex projects, including those managed by others; direct project staffInfluence and negotiate with senior managementConduct meetings and manage task forces; oversee project controlEmploy creative problem solving to generate solutions and directionsInterface with high level users to define needs and issues; manage the creation of user training; manage budget/forecasts; develop and/or authorize policies/procedures/controls within scope of project to optimize results
Qualifications:
Education/Degree/Field
Bachelors in Engineering (or similar)5-10 years business experience2-3 years management experienceExperience with medical device product development preferredManufacturing process experience preferred
Role-driven Skills/Competencies/Knowledge
Demonstrated understanding of full product lifecycleMotivation and interest to work in the highly regulated medical devices worldAbility to influence individuals and groups to resolve conflicts and achieve objectivesExpert communication and interpersonal skills;Proven track record of leading initiatives, hitting goals, and succeeding in a fast-paced, team environment;Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite;Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;Strong attention to detail with qualitative skills;Experience answering unstructured business questions and work independently to drive projects and analytical tasks to conclusion;An energetic, driven, fun and generally awesome personality;Strong communication, organization, and inter-personal skills;Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
ABOUT ENOVIS™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.
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