Job Description

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 assures compliance and progress towards the established goals of the organization as the quality department head by developing and enforcing quality standards and good business practices They communicate and ensure customer expectations and regulation requirements are met. The Site Quality Manager reports to the business unit Quality Director.
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.
• Lead Environmental Compliance and Employee Health and Safety at the site, however you will partner with the Plant Manager and HR Manager in delivering excellence in this area, whilst being supported by an EHS Lead. You should expect to engage the full organization in this area of collective responsibility.
• Lead and develop team members following Orchid\'s approach to select, manage, and develop our best team. Ensure the growth of our positive business culture through behaviors that align with our core values and leadership competencies.
• Ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing job duties independently, including conducting, documenting, and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Assists in the Nonconformance and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes to ensure timely responses to quality issues
• Provides daily quality decisions and direction on product-related issues
• Interface with customers regarding quality concerns topics that include, but are not limited to metrology, inspection techniques, quality paperwork/certifications, and performance scorecards
• Conceive, present, and lead continuous improvement projects related to Quality Control and Document Control
• Track and trend internal and external quality metrics to proactively solve problems
• Participate in internal and/or external audits to ensure compliance to procedures and regulatory requirements
• Utilize One Orchid global processes to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Quality that support Safety, Compliance, Six Sigma Quality, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and facility financial objectives
• Participate in regular RPN reduction activities linked to the PFMEA process to proactively prevent quality or manufacturing-related problems
• Lead change efforts to improve internal rework and scrap to improve KPI Metrics

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)
• 5+ Years of Experience with Quality Systems in a Highly Regulated Industry (i.e. Medical Devices, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Food, or Nuclear) (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

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

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:

• Integrity First: We do the right thing
• Teamwork: We are one Orchid
• Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

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.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions