Who We Are
ABOUT ENOVIS™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.
What You'll Do
At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence - with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because that's how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that's how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.
As a key member of the Operations & Supply Chain team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Job Title:
Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Program Manager
Reports To:
Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain
Location:
Houston (onsite)
Business Unit Description:
Foot & Ankle
High-Level Position Summary:
We're looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual for our Continuous Improvement Program Manager position to own and lead the continuous improvement strategy for the Foot & Ankle (F&A) business unit. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining the F&A continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring alignment with operational strategy and business priorities. The role will drive strategic alignment of continuous improvement activities across Foot & Ankle operations and serve as the central architect and integrator of Lean initiatives across the business.
This position will lead efforts related to training, kaizen, process improvement projects, GEMBA walks, daily management, and productivity programs, while also shaping long-term operating model maturity and transformation outcomes. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role will be actively engaged in all critical processes across the business to simplify work, scale best practices, and deliver measurable value to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this role. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the business need.
- Lead the development, execution, and governance of the Foot & Ankle Continuous Improvement (EGX) strategy, aligned to business objectives and operational priorities.
- Establish a multi-year continuous improvement roadmap, including capability development, maturity targets, and value realization goals.
- Define success metrics and ensure continuous improvement efforts generate sustainable, measurable operational and financial outcomes.
- Partner with Senior Leadership to prioritize CI initiatives based on business value, risk, and strategic impact.
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools (i.e., value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba walks, DMAIC, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement.
- Provide leadership by mentoring associates in the use of lean tools, ensuring transfer of knowledge, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coach, guide, empower, and mentor managers and employees in Lean Six Sigma tools.
- Collect and analyze data on plant processes, procedure, and performance using evaluation tools and make recommendations for improvement to Leadership Team.
- Track, Monitor, and report regularly on status of projects.
- Monitor product and process improvement milestones to ensure on-time completion and sustainability.
- Analyze, develop, ratify, implement, and standardize best practices across the network.
- Audit all established Lean Six Sigma processes to ensure sustainability.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related field
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma, with prior experience both leading and facilitating events
- At least 5 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, process improvement or related field. Medical Device experience is a plus.
Work environment | Physical Demands- Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane as needed (travel out of the Houston metropolitan area will be needed)
- Ability to tug, pull, or lift up to fifty (50) pounds
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Desired Characteristics:- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
- Ability to articulate clearly, professionally, and effectively
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with little supervision
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality and sensitivity of business changes
- Ability to operate a computer and other general office equipment
Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship."Creating better together". It's the Enovis purpose, and it's what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better - for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders - begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the "why" behind our purpose, values and behaviors:
Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on VimeoWe offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Income Protection Plans
- Discounted Insurance Rates
- Legal Services
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEnovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
