Operational Excellence Leader

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Oregon City
13963 Fir Street (Show on map)
Jun 27, 2025
ABOUT US The Oregon City, OR site was established in 1973 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 80,000 square foot facility employs approximately 300 team members. We specialize in hip and knee joint implants that enable our customers to live a longer active life. We are a full-service plant, meaning our team can manufacture medical implants from start to finish in-house. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com. SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America) Drive Lean. Deliver Impact. Lead Change. We're looking for a doer, a hands-on, data-driven Operations Excellence Leader to lead lean initiatives and drive meaningful change across our manufacturing operations. This is not a behind-the-desk role. You'll be on the floor, in the trenches, and at the forefront of continuous improvement. Whether you're a proven leader or an emerging star, this role is your chance to create real, measurable impact. What You'll Do: Lead Lean Daily Management with a hands-on approach across production, quality, and support teams. Execute cross-functional improvement efforts to optimize safety, quality, cost, lead time, and team engagement. Analyze operational data from ERP, SQL, Excel (PowerPivot), Power BI, and Smartsheet dashboards. Facilitate Kaizen events, implement lean tools, and train teams to sustain improvements. Support KPI reviews, root cause analysis, and high-impact reporting. Be a floor-first leader, visible, proactive, and fully engaged in driving outcomes. Education, Experience, License/Certification Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required) Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Manufacturing (Preferred) 3+ years of experience in a leadership role (Preferred) 3+ years in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement roles (Required) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or PMP (Preferred) Knowledge & Skills That Enable Success: Lean Manufacturing - Extensive Experience Influence - Working Experience Communication - Working Experience Manufacturing Safety - Extensive Experience Flexibility & Adaptability - Working Experience Managing Multiple Priorities - Working Experience Active Learning - Extensive Experience Problem Solving - Working Experience Organizational Change Management - Extensive Experience Manufacturing Process - Extensive Experience Manufacturing Trends & Directions - Extensive Experience Lean Assessment - Extensive Experience Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Experience Physical Demands: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Frequently Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Frequently Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. WHAT WE OFFER Opportunity to work in a growing company Ability to help people live a longer, more active life Comprehensive benefit package Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing Teamwork: We are one Orchid Results: Our results matter ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.