Senior Director, Operations Excellence

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Director of Operations Excellence, where your leadership will drive transformative initiatives in a global medical device leader. In this impactful role, you will shape operational strategies that enhance productivity and quality while fostering innovation through cutting-edge methodologies. Collaborate with diverse teams across the globe to ensure the production of high-quality medical devices that positively impact millions of lives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in patient care and operational excellence in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Dynamic Work Culture

Health and Safety Commitment

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in medical devices.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and managing multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence strategies across multiple sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Shingo Principles

Data Analytics

AI Technologies

Job description

You can make a difference

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day.

Senior Director, Operations Excellence

Job Function: Corporate Functions

Location: Charlton, MA, US, 01507

• Impactful Leadership Role: where you'll play a key role in shaping the operational strategy of a global leader in medical devices, driving transformative initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency across multi-site operations.
• Innovative Environment: in which you will lead the charge in continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, Shingo, and cutting-edge methodologies, while fostering innovation with Factory 4.0 initiatives like AI and data analytics for smarter manufacturing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: where you can engage with executive leadership and collaborate across diverse departments, building strong networks within both the US and European teams to drive operational excellence globally.
• Career Growth and Development: with a dynamic and forward-thinking culture.
• Global Influence: Leverage your expertise in managing large-scale, multi-site production operations while working with a company that has a strong global presence and reputation for quality and innovation in medical technology.
• Make a Difference: KARL STORZ is committed to improving patient care, and your leadership will help ensure the production of high-quality medical devices that positively impact millions of lives worldwide.

KARL STORZ is seeking a Senior Director of Operations Excellence to lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage multi-site production operations. This leader will drive operational strategies using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency. The role also oversees the Operations PMO and collaborates across departments to enhance overall performance.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and implement operational excellence strategies.
• Oversee multi-department, multi-site operations, ensuring projects meet budget, scope, and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Shingo principles.
• Manage up to $5M in costs and $20M in revenue.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and company standards.
• Travel: up to 25%.

What you need to be considered for this role:

• 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing in a regulated industry (medical device preferred).
• 5+ years managing large-scale, multi-site operations.
• Bachelor’s in engineering or technical discipline (MBA preferred).
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Who we are: KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With a footprint on every continent in the world, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support. In doing so, we help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver position patient outcomes.

It 's not just about the tools we create—it’s about the lives we change, together.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply with all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at [e-mail].