We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

Who We’re Looking For:

As a key member of the Operational Excellence team, the Senior Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible to drive Operational Excellence across all Laborie Manufacturing Facilities and key Contract Manufacturers by designing and implementing sustainable systems that enable full engagement resulting in world-class operational performance in safety, quality, delivery, lead-time, and cost. 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.

About the Role:

• Drive continuous improvement through training and leading Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce cost, improve quality and delivery.
• Prioritize and manage Continuous Improvement activities across all sites and key contract manufacturers to achieve objectives.
• Lead site leadership teams through the annual Strategy Deployment process to gain alignment on site breakthrough opportunities.
• Lead in creation and deployment of the site transformation plan to achieve world class operational performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or related degree that provides strong PM and Lean skill development.
• At least 10 years manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience applying Lean methodologies and overall project/program management at a corporate level.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel to Laborie locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or MBA
• Project Managment 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.

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities 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.