Senior Manager, Distribution Excellence

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough; Minnesota, Brooklyn Park; Nationwide; Pennsylvania, Center Valley

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ? _?_

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

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Job Description

This role is responsible for partnering with function leaders globally and regionally to ensure implementation of strategies and initiatives resulting in improved Supply Chain Distribution service levels, quality, performance, and process efficiency contributing to higher supply chain satisfaction and improved top and bottom-line financials. Leads projects and project teams through usage and application of Operational Excellence principles to achieve benefits for Olympus supply chain.

Job Duties

Lead using a continuous improvement mindset with the primary focus on drive continuous improvement projects and culture within Distribution function globally. Focus on business needs including Compliance, Operational Excellence and maximizing overall operational and cost efficiency.

This position will also ensure that common continuous improvement standards, language and toolsets are being agreed, aligned and adhered to globally.

• Lead Distribution long and short-term operational excellence portfolio aligned to SCM (Supply Chain Management), CMSO (Chief Manufacturing & Supply Organization) and Operational Excellence priorities. Partner with Distribution function leaders and regional members for project delivery.

• Establish and drive continuous improvement culture within Distribution function in alignment with CMSO strategy and with focus on business needs including analytics, quality, compliance, operational excellence, and maximizing overall operational and cost efficiency.

• Execute operational excellence project portfolio utilizing and popularizing continuous improvement methodologies such as but not limited to Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving techniques.

• Foster a network of excellence experts within Supply Chain and establish collaboration models with CMSO Excellence functions and regional supply chain organizations.

• Establish programs within Distribution for improving critical KPIs in terms of quality, productivity, cost, and efficiency closely aligned to SCM and CMSO Excellence strategy.

• Provide leadership support and guidance to the Distribution teams and mitigate conflicts, if needed on global and regional levels.

• Ensure that common Excellence standards, language and trainings are being agreed, aligned and adhered to globally.

• Work with the Training and Development team to create relevant training material to conduct the necessary global training programs as part of standard roll-out of processes and development training for SCM and Distribution teams.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in supply chain management, operations management, operations excellence, manufacturing, engineering fields, or other relevant field of study and experience required.

• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive leadership experience, with proven track record in operational excellence operations management, business process optimization, or process improvement, with measurable outcomes; with demonstrated focus and proficiency in change and efficiency gains.

• Minimum of 3 years of direct project management experience is required.

• Experience with working, communicating, and facilitating across multiple layers of matrixed organizational structures; demonstrating comfort with both front-line employees and Supply chain leaders.

• Experience developing and implementing supply chain distribution programs, policies and procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication ability.

• Operational excellence and continuous improvement tool set, not limited to Lean, TPS, Six Sigma.

• Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units.

• International and domestic travel is required.

Preferred:

• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Project management certifications preferred.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

Connected Culture you can embrace:**

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $106,402.00 - $148,963.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let's realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Supply Chain