ABOUT US
Our 32,500 square foot facility in Memphis, TN is a tight-knit community of less than 100 team members. Unlike other manufacturing companies, we manufacture medical devices that help people live a longer, more active life. Specifically, we focus on bead coating and our proprietary Asymmatrix coating for orthopedic implants in the extremities and large joint markets. A career with Orchid provides training and growth opportunities, excellent benefits package, including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and the opportunity to work with supportive, hardworking team members. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com
SHIFT
No Shift ($0) (United States of America)A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Site Quality Manager is a key part of the leadership team. Orchid Memphis is a Medical Device Manufacturer, and are involved in precision manufacturing, which involves the application of Medical Device Coatings (which aid bone-growth fixation). A pre-requisite for the role is assuring compliance in what is a highly regulated industry. The position however requires a leader who is enthusiastic about leading change and facilitating continuous improvement, and a leader who thrives on the opportunity to develop and grow a team, whilst building collaborative partnerships with the cross-functional leaders and stakeholders. The Site Quality Manager reports to the business unit Quality Director but should be comfortable about working within a matrixed structure, and able to form a great working relationship with Site Management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Work positively and enthusiastically to promote a Quality culture and engage the organization.
Be a coach to your team, and develop the organization's strength through empowering the team, and driving curiosity and resilience.
Act as a leader within the business, both in developing and delivering Quality objectives, but also acting as business partner in delivering wider business goals.
Use your knowledge of regulated industry to drive a mindset of delivering compliance, whilst ensuring that this is achieved through building a depth of understanding throughout the organization, and working cross-functionally to ensure compliance is well understood and responsibilities are clear.
Engender a quality culture throughout the business, holding regular briefings with employees to continually champion the Quality cause.
Be an advocate of Lean Manufacturing and use this mindset to work alongside leadership to plan and develop the activities and priorities to develop a Quality System which is compliant, yet agile.
Promote and coach, 'quality at the source' and understand the role of variation reduction and process capability in driving quality performance.
Develop the organizational competence in Problem Solving methodology and be competent in coaching Problem Solving.
Ensure the organization develops a data analysis framework and systems which supports efficient reporting, decision making and supports prioritization.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor (Required)
Master (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
5+ Years of Experience in Quality (Required)
5+ Years of Experience in a Leadership Role (Required)
2+ Years of Experience in a Leadership Position in a Manufacturing Environment (Preferred)
8+ Years of experience in Quality (Preferred)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
Change Leadership - Working Experience
Communication - Working Experience
Customer Communication - Working Experience
Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
Data Analysis Tools - Working Experience
Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Experience
Inspection Knowledge - Working Experience
Manufacturing Industry - Working Experience
Organization - Working Experience
Power BI - Basic Knowledge
Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience
Leadership - Working Experience
Problem Solving - 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 - Occasionally
Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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.