Laborie Medical Technologies Hiring For Operations Excellence Project Manager at Portsmouth, NH, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Top Talent helps us to improve lives around the world.

Laborie Medical Technologies is currently searching for an Operations Excellence (OpEx) Project Manager to join our team in the Portsmouth, NH office.

Do you thrive in a changing environment? Do you enjoy a challenge and the excitement of being a change agent for a company?

Are you hungry? Hungry to share your ideas and the opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment?

Are you eager? Are you ready to dive in and showcase your fresh ideas and drive change? Will you roll up your sleeves, and help us find practical solutions?

Are you creative? Do you think outside of the box and love collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Do you like risk? Do you take calculated risks to find creative solutions to problems?

Do you want to have some fun? While we are a company with a long history and large roots, we function like a start-up. If you have a passion for Quality, Perseverance, Accountability

and Teamwork and would like to help us improve lives around the world, come help us shape our future!

Who are we?

LABORIE is an industry-leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of medical technologies and devices, with headquarters in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands. We enjoy a strong diversity of talent with 875 global employees. We have grown significantly over the past several years and continue to invest in new technologies, companies and regions.

Innovation

LABORIE takes great pride in supporting doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, academic institutions and patients with treatment and diagnostic innovations. We are focused on educating healthcare providers and their patients on the latest solutions in Urological and Gastrointestinal health. But that’s not all… recently we are delighted to announce that we have acquired Clinical Innovations, one of the largest healthcare manufacturers exclusively focused on labor, delivery and NICU.
Position Overview

The OpEx Project Manager is responsible for executing Operational Excellence plans primarily for the Portsmouth operations site. This position will develop and deploy lean management systems to achieve overall site objectives, including building capability through training and mentor programs. The incumbent will provide expert advice in the following areas: Project Management, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Lean Management Systems, Value Stream, Visual Management, Strategy Deployment, and Leader Standard Work.
Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project. The incumbent will proactively work with functional Leadership to develop and implement actions that improve the capability of people and processes within the organization.
Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce cost by 5% annually
• Prioritize and manage Continuous Improvement activities for the site to achieve objectives
• Develop Lean and Six Sigma talent throughout the site
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors/suppliers
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Provide leadership to fully leverage external and internal benchmarking and standardization within Laborie
• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Business Administration/Computer Sciences/Engineering or related degree that provides strong PM skill development.
• At least 5 years manufacturing operations experience
• At least 1 years leading cross-functional programs/change
• Experience applying Lean methodologies or overall project/program management.

Preferred:

• MS or MBA
• Project Management specialization course or training
• Medical device, Life Science and/or Health Care company experience.
• PMP, PgPM PMI Certification, LSS Black Belt or Green Belt or equivalent certifications strongly desired.

LABORIE is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

LABORIE is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

LABORIE, (www.LABORIE.com) is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical technologies and devices. We deliver innovative Urological and Gastrointestinal products that improve patients’ health and quality of life. Our reputation and brand continue to be the “gold standard” in our industry. In business since 1967, LABORIE’s global reach extends to 11 offices, in 10 countries, with manufacturing facilities located in Canada, USA, The Netherlands and Switzerland. Working closely with clinicians, universities, and non-profits around the globe, we make a difference worldwide.

Today, LABORIE is one of the world’s fastest growing medical technology companies. Since 2012, we have acquired 14 additional companies within our market space; product line offerings have increased, and we’ve expanded into new categories. We are excited by our recent change in ownership to Patricia Industries, a division of Investor AB. Investor AB is a leading owner of best in class international companies and holds significant shareholder interests in quality companies such as AstraZeneca, NASDAQ, ABB, Ericsson, Electrolux, Saab and many others. With this new partnership, we continue to grow as we make acquisitions and further accelerate our growth strategies. This kind of growth signals an exciting time for the company and presents great opportunities for joining our team of action-oriented and forward-thinking individuals are inspired by challenging career opportunities.