Project Manager, Operations

Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at addressing challenging cardiac and vascular conditions. Our Austin facility houses a diverse team dedicated to producing the On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. With over 1,400 employees globally and manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Austin, and Hechingen, Germany, Artivion serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. For more details, visit our website at www.artivion.com.

position Objective:

Manage manufacturing and department projects from concept to implementation with a focus on continual improvement of operations in support of Corporate Objective. Assists in developing processes and material changes to reduce costs for manufacturing systems. Writes and edits Standard Operating Procedures. Assists in developing documentation for instructional, descriptive, reference and/or training purposes. Assists in Data collection and trending for the department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and participate in the planning, design, and implementation of projects and processes both with standard manufacturing areas and other departments.
• Coordinate the evaluation of manufacturing related down-times with Quality, Regulatory and Engineering as needed.
• Interface with department management to ensure that all production related documents reflect current practice.
• Manage internal and external project requests.
• Conduct cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Prepare and implement a budget based on estimates.
• Schedule and lead team meetings, draft agendas, and capture and distribute meeting minutes.
• Address questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Act as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Draft comprehensive reports and make oral presentations to advise management and clients of critical constraints, assumptions, risk tradeoffs, and progress.
• Assist the project team in the completion of deliverables and keep on track to meet deadlines. Document and post the results of deliverables to project stakeholders.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 4 years in a manufacturing environment required; medical device or other highly regulated industry, preferred
• Engineering or project management degree, preferred or 10+ years of equivalent experience
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications desirable
• Six Sigma Green belt preferred or willing to obtain within 1^st year on job
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skill
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to read detailed manufacturing instructions and drawings

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options available
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Competitive PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO):
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.