Operational Excellence Manager-Glendale, AZ (Litchfield Park)
Apply NowCompany: SunMed LLC
Location: Glendale, AZ 85308
Description:
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for ensuring that AirLife's distribution center operations run smoothly and efficiently in alignment with our global company strategy. Primary responsibilities include:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The specific minimum competencies needed to perform the essential duties of the job include knowledge, skills, abilities, level of education, and experience necessary for successful performance. These competencies are generally demonstrated through specific service, education, or training.
Knowledge:
Level of Experience:
Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering preferred. Advanced Certifications through Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), American Purchasing Society (APS) preferred, or Institute for Supply Management.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALITY POLICY
At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.
DEIA STATEMENTAt AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.
At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for ensuring that AirLife's distribution center operations run smoothly and efficiently in alignment with our global company strategy. Primary responsibilities include:
- Developing strategies: Create strategies to improve operational performance, such as plans to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Monitoring and evaluating: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, and identify areas for improvement.
- Change Management: Using Lean Six Sigma methodology, develop process improvement plans, implement changes and monitor progress.
- Apply industry trends and best practices to ensure effective solutions are implemented and adopted locally and globally.
- Program Management: Lead the implementation and ongoing support of the OE program and tools across the AirLife distribution network.
- Serve as the subject matter expert and primary resource on all aspects of Operational Excellence principles, concepts, and practices
- Training staff: Educate and mentor employees on how to work according to the methodology; effectively onboard new staff
- Challenging the status quo: Respectfully challenge the status quo to drive improvements through best practice replication, creative solutions, and resource planning.
- Accelerating technological advancements: Accelerate the implementation of technological advancements and contribute to the technical and process knowledge of operational leaders
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The specific minimum competencies needed to perform the essential duties of the job include knowledge, skills, abilities, level of education, and experience necessary for successful performance. These competencies are generally demonstrated through specific service, education, or training.
Knowledge:
- Experienced leader with Lean six sigma / process improvement / operational excellence experience (black belt preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Project Management processes and methodology
- Experience working in a growing, dynamic environment where integrations are prevalent
- Strong knowledge of Industrial engineering and proven application
Level of Experience:
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain positions, preferably in the medical device industry
- Lean six sigma / process improvement / operational excellence experience (black belt preferred)
- Proven experience in creating and implementing warehouse layout and design
Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering preferred. Advanced Certifications through Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), American Purchasing Society (APS) preferred, or Institute for Supply Management.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Focus on achieving our Company mission.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.
- Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.
- Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.
- Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.
- Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.
QUALITY POLICY
At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance to Regulatory Requirements.
DEIA STATEMENTAt AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.