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Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Develops joint replacement, robotics, smart implants

Value Stream Leader

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Oct 13
Full-timeGalway, IrelandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skills.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive manufacturing, quality, or development engineering experience, ideally in a packaging environment.
  • Three to five years of people-management experience in a progressive leadership role.
  • Experience with capacity planning, multi-profit-center budgeting, quality and productivity plans, process development, and manufacturing-flow analysis.
  • A proven record of leading change initiatives that improve innovation, quality, service, efficiency, and learning.
  • Demonstrated success applying Lean Manufacturing or LeanSigma improvements to achieve productivity gains.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the value stream to achieve supply, customer service, on-time delivery, back-order, and quality requirements.
  • Develop and manage the manufacturing supply plan and operational budget, including headcount, overtime, and tooling.
  • Identify and deliver improvements across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, lead time, downtime, productivity, and cost.
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing and LeanSigma methods to strengthen performance and support Business Excellence.
  • Support new product introductions and ramps, including change management, equipment installation, and validation.
  • Coach and develop the manufacturing team, resolve escalated issues, and ensure resources are available for applicable CAPA activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • SAP and MES experience is an advantage.

About the Company

Zimmer Biomet Holdings

Develops joint replacement, robotics, smart implants

Zimmer Biomet manufactures and markets musculoskeletal medical devices and instruments for joint replacement, surgical trauma, and sports medicine. Its products include joint implants, surgical tools, and smart implants, often supported by robotic-assisted surgery systems. The company develops, produces, and sells these devices and provides services such as medical education and training to healthcare professionals to support procedures and outcomes. Compared with competitors, Zimmer Biomet benefits from a long history (over 90 years), a global footprint, and a focus on integrated solutions that combine advanced implants with robotics technology and education partnerships. Its goal is to advance patient care by delivering reliable devices, technologies, and professional training that improve surgical outcomes and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Warsaw, IN
Founded
1927

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