At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
As a Value Stream Leader at NuVasive\Globus Medical, you will tap into your expertise in order to perform at a high level as you manage day-to-day operations across several areas including: Shipping/Outbound operations, Receiving, Packaging, Material Handling and Material Flow, as you own your value stream from start to finish and run that business driving to success! You tackle the challenges each day offers you, as you perform a variety of tasks including:
Essential Functions:
Manage Value Stream to deliver “Best in Class” distribution and material flow operations
Lead team to achieve Value Stream, Site specific and Corporate KPI’s across all metrics of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Inventory and Morale
Partner cross functionally to manage customer delivery requirements
Develop and maintain operational rigor for efficiency and productivity throughout these processes, ensuring daily commitments are achieved
Develop new shareowner roles dedicated to value added operations, supporting material handling and material flow throughout all distribution operations
Own material management strategy, optimizing inventory storage, presentation and visual management to drive at-a-glance abnormality
Deliver predictable/capable processes to ensure best in class quality is built into each product
Ensure facilities are maintained to support safety, production and customer fulfillment needs
Ensure consistent communication to all shareowners related to expectations, performance and key company initiatives
Drive Visual Factory, Continuous Improvement and Lean Principles within Value Stream, eliminating waste
Drive achievement and sustainability of Lean Line Certification for Material Flow
Ensure transactional accuracy is maintained and delivered through optimal material and inventory management; support cycle counts with root cause, resolution, inventory trend and analyses
Develop optimum capacity, efficiency and profitability, in conjunction with cross functional resources, through the upgrading and modernization of facilities and equipment and improvements in material flow operations
Develop and execute succession plan for all levels within the Value Stream and ensure training and development of all shareowners, driving engagement and empowerment to every level within the Value Stream
Perform performance reviews, employee relations activities and corrective action in conjunction with Human Resources in a timely and effective manner
Ensure company compliance with quality, regulatory and safety directives
Performs duties in compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as FDA Quality System Regulation 21 CFR 820, 803, 1270 and 1271, ISO 13485, and the European Medical Device Directive
Recommends and implements operations policies and programs in line with the overall business plan
Explores and recommends changes to systems based on analysis of modern, cost effective methods
Forms part of the leadership team and plays a role in the setting of the overall department policies and guidelines
Focus on year over year cost improvements to support productivity targets
Creates and manages department budget and related expenses
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus twelve (12) years of related experience; a Master’s degree plus eight (8) years related experience; or a Ph.D. plus five (5) years related experience; or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of this experience in a management position including broad involvement in and demonstrated knowledge of operations, supply chain, planning, receiving, shipping, and material flow.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting and financial practices in an operations or manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership and team-building experience including the ability to effectively drive change to drive the business forward
Bachelors or Masters in an engineering, supply chain, or operations management discipline preferred
APICS Certification
Lean Six Sigma
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.