Value Stream Leader

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Broad responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. Improves operation Lean Flow, ensure a safe work environment, maximize operation performance, drive quality improvements, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly objectives. Increases the ratio of value to non-value and eliminates waste within site operation and ensures that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and deploy the TMS in the Value Stream. Lead Tier II meetings and participate in Tier III meetings. Ensuring the process is adhered to and kept up to date in the Value Stream.
• Ensure the cost Goals of the Value Stream are met – including productivity, scrap and other cost related targets.
• Ensure headcount capacity is reviewed monthly in line with business needs – manage changes in headcount through careful planning/balancing of line capacity and customer requirements. Works as a change agent and drives out waste in the manufacturing operation through the deployment of Lean methodology with the following goals as appropriate:
• Work to Takt Time (balance operations), establish Standard Work, reduce all setup times to <10 minutes, reduce WIP to minimum levels (one piece flow where possible), implement manufacturing cells, improve materials handling and establish TPM maintenance system.
• Defines and improves operation KPI´s such as Safety, Quality, Production Schedule Realization (Adherence), WIP, OEE,etc.
• Develops strategic action plans toward process change
• Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.
• Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements
• Plans and executes Value Stream improvements to achieve defined goals.
• Develops (where applicable) and controls Values Stream capacity plans.
• Where possible - Transforms the Value Stream into continuous flow environment.
• Provides leadership / mentoring / training to operations personnel
• Delivers, with the team, significant and quantifiable process improvement and financial benefit across the Value Stream.
• Partners with members of other Functions to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Develop partnerships with other Plant Value Stream Leaders and external vendors to share and promote best practices.
• Assumes responsibility for internal and external audit actions associated with the production area to ensure effective closure of corrective actions.
• Performs other tasks, as needed.

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which at least 3 years related experience at middle management level.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives.
• Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement
• Experience delivering significant lean improvements.
• Proven track record of managing large teams through change.
• Technical background and very good analytical skills.
• Advanced problem solving and analytical ability

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Key Benefits

• Attractive Salary package

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

• Health Insurance Cover

• Life assurance

• Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Recognition scheme

• Free Parking

• Educational assistance

• Internal training courses

• Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service

• Active Sports and Social Club

We are Global

Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution.

Medtech Company of the Year Winner

Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.

People Development

At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.