Job Description:

Value Stream Team Lead

Confluent Medical Technologies India Pvt Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of Confluent Medical Technologies Inc. (HQ in Scottsdale, Arizona - https://confluentmedical.com/)

We are dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, tubing and wire, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires.

Confluent Medical is urgently looking for a Value Stream Team Lead to join our team. You may be who we are looking for!  

Summary:

This role will have clear responsibility for the success of a value stream within the Production Operations facility. You will focus the organization on the consistent, successful on-time delivery of product by coordinating activities with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Maintenance while leading a team that continuously strives for improvements driving customer satisfaction and improving cost.

Expectations

• This position is responsible for the performance of a Value Stream and is designed to develop the behaviors, skills and experience for senior leadership.
• Focus the organization on the consistent, successful on-time delivery of product by coordinating activities with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Maintenance while leading a team that continuously strives for improvements driving customer satisfaction and improving cost.
• Lead in an environment of rapid growth with a focus on execution to continuously improve safety, delivery performance, and quality. Accountable for achieving revenue commitments.
• Lead by example and demonstrate/model the following behaviors:
  • Engaged and visible. Positive energetic attitude and expect to win.
  • Disciplined and move at pace. Communicate goals and align with metrics and deadlines.  
  • Take ownership for all plans and results. Maintain high expectations.
• Maintain the culture to weekly/daily cadence supported by lean practices.
• Develop your professional team. Be an effective coach that provides direction & holds people accountable.

Essential Functions

• Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets and consistently achieve targets through planning and execution of Lean Tools such as Problem Solving (PSP). Methodology, Standard Work (SW) and daily management. Report the results on daily, weekly, and monthly cadence.
• Partners with other team members to execute financial commitment of the business.
• Based on customer order requirements, plans operations for fabrication and assembly of products.
• Ensures efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used that are compatible to available machines/equipment.
• Manages, directs, and coordinate work with cross functional resources to achieve results; specifically, Quality, Process Engineering and Maintenance.
• Short-term goals include, but are not limited to, on-time delivery, cost of sales, quality, gross margin, and human resources throughout the Value Stream.
• Analyzes business metrics/trends and drives people and process improvements. (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement.)
• Is a Lean/Six Sigma champion (standard work, lead-time, quality, etc.)
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resource needed to do so are available and in good condition.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 8 years of progressive operations/manufacturing experience with 5 years as a Lead/Manager.
• Proven track record of leading through rapid growth and performance improvement.
• Lean/Six Sigma green or black belt experience a plus.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize, balance and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; makes good decision based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Regulated industry experience. Medical device (FDA & ISO 9000) a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media. Tactful and confident at all levels, internal and external.

Confluent Medical Technologies offers very competitive compensation and benefits and is proud to have a distinguished reputation throughout the medical device industry around the world! We welcome eager and ambitious team players to apply!  

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.