Senior Director Operational Excellence

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 Operations team, the Senior Director Operational Excellence will be responsible for leading high-level planning and deployment of the operational excellence strategy including achievement of world class operational performance. They will collaborate closely with functional teams to drive transformation and drive the company towards its strategic objectives.

About The Role

• Develop and implement a comprehensive operational excellence strategy to drive profitable growth including the deployment of lean manufacturing, automation, and network optimization.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Assess current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of transformational projects.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with 10 years leading operations or manufacturing equipment teams with a track record of successfully leading and executing large-scale transformation projects. Lean manufacturing experience required.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to build, inspire, motivate and manage a diverse team; the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in change management and driving cultural transformation within an organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and medical device experience preferred.
  
  

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.