Job Description

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

This position is responsible for directing the operation of the Spine division of Zimmer Biomet that fosters high quality, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and cost efficiency. Responsible for overseeing demand/supply planning, sourcing, facilities/EHS, manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, distribution, and commercial operations while ensuring the strategy is integrated with Zimmer Biomet commercial growth plans and compliance and quality requirements are met in full.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for directing all operations with the Spine division of Zimmer Biomet.
- Responsible for coordinating engineering activities related to the development and downstream production of Zimmer Biomet products.
- Responsible for manufacturing and Operational Excellence.
- Oversee all manufacturing and supply chain operations and engineering activities related to the production of Zimmer Biomet products, including demand and supply planning.
- Responsible for facilities, maintenance, and EHS.
- Responsible for managing distribution operations and improvement initiatives.
- Responsible for commercial operations managing assets that are in the field, customer service, loaner bank, and field inventory practices.
- Interface with Product Development, Commercial and Marketing groups for successful introduction of new products.
- Ensure financial commitments, inventory management, compliance, quality, and safety initiatives are fully implemented and meet the expectations of Zimmer Biomet.
- Attract, retain, and encourage individual development of key personnel for future assignments by arranging appropriate formal training, mentoring, or other experiences.
- Develop and drive an operating culture that promotes consistency of behaviors that lead to superior business performance.
- Lead, manage, and communicate effectively.
Expected Areas of Competence

- Experience with supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, distribution, facilities/EHS, and commercial operations.
- Experience guiding and implementing high velocity large scale change initiatives that produce greater level of innovation, quality, service, efficiency, and learning.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with commercial, marketing, quality, regulatory, R&D and other internal functions with proven record of successful negotiations and problem resolutions.
- Ability to effectively lead a team in the achievement of objectives. Understanding of applicable legal and regulatory requirements within the medical device industry.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem solving skills are essential.
- Must have proficiency and experience in the following areas: Integrated business planning and development; budgeting for multiple profit centers; development of quality/productivity plans; demand/supply planning; Engineering; new product process development; commercial operations; safety and quality regulations; Personnel selection, management, and development.
Education/Experience Requirements

- Bachelors Degree in an applicable engineering or business discipline
- Lean/Operational Excellence training/experience, preferred
- Minimum of 10 years progressive and extensive applicable work experience in manufacturing, quality, or development engineering of which
- Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
- Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills are essential as well as a full understanding of the total supply chain.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disability