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MILL UNIT MANAGER

NuVasive

NuVasive

Limerick, PA, USA
Posted on Jun 10, 2025

Branch Medical Group, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures a wide range of implants for spinal and orthopedic applications as well as design the instrumentation cases that house them. Our passion, combined with Globus’ world-class engineering, transforms clinical insights into tangible musculoskeletal solutions. We are constantly in pursuit of better patient care and understand that speed is critical because life cannot wait.

Position Summary:

The Mill Unit Manager is responsible for managing the entire Milling department. This effort includes, but is not limited to, work to improve the efficiency of milling machine operations by studying and applying generally accepted machining methods while keeping employees and machines engaged. This individual works with every department and other managers to ensure daily, weekly and monthly delivery and output goals set my management are met.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates positive leadership qualities through employee engagement and open communication
  • Chair daily tier board meetings covering the departments objectives and goals for safety, quality, production and cost metrics
  • Carries out the execution and creation of general manufacturing principles to drive efficiency, cost reduction processes and standard work initiatives
  • Manages employee performance by providing feedback and coaching when necessary to meet or exceed expectations
  • Effectively monitors both sustaining and launch project timelines to meet deadlines and dates given by the organization
  • Drives quality initiatives throughout the organization to minimize and eliminate scrap, rejects and non- conformances
  • Develops plans to maximize department asset utilization by mitigating downtime and optimizing employee work assignments
  • Elevates all issues, which are beyond your scope of execution immediately upon realization
  • Works with the Facilities Organization to schedule equipment downtime to perform preventive maintenance
  • Supports the Company’s compliance to federal, state, and local environmental legislation by identifying, assessing and reporting/resolving problems concerning the environment
  • Executes and implements production schedules as provided to execute throughput of high-volume components and plan the use of resources. Create of self-sustaining production schedules when needed
  • Communicates thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing, to co-workers and management in an honest, professional and respectful manner, while demonstrating effective listening skills
  • Flexible with time and scheduling to assure availability to Globus as circumstances warrant
  • Develops, evaluates, and improves machining and subsequent operations manufacturing methods
  • Determines tooling requirements and assists in proving programming codes for machines
  • Provide accurate time studies and corrections in correlation to work order estimates as needed
  • Manages the planning, scheduling, testing and analyses on samples of completed parts
  • Provides functional analysis in planning workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
  • Provides strategic guidance for the planning with design staff concerning product design to ensure efficient production methods
  • Troubleshooting programming of new projects from the customers drawings with or without code
  • Coordinates with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
  • Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for senior management decisions
  • Confers with other functional management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
  • Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
  • Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
  • Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
  • Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years manufacturing experience within a highly regulated industry
  • 5+ years’ experience in Leadership Roles, with experience training, developing, disciplining, reviewing and motivating employees
  • 5+ years’ experience that has included leading and implementing change in a manufacturing environment
  • Must have detailed experience machining various grades of steel, titanium, plastics and polymers
  • Demonstrated high level of performance in current and previous positions
  • Working knowledge of computers and computer systems
  • High School Diploma necessary, Post-Secondary Degrees preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated initiative and desire to drive change and is motivated to exceed expectations; self-starter
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to find solutions within production bottlenecks
  • Possesses statistical knowledge and the ability to apply analysis techniques to product and process improvement projects
  • Possesses a solid understanding of Manufacturing Principles including Process, Information and Material Flow
  • Well organized, detail oriented and team player with demonstrated Project Management skills capable of meeting deadlines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-starter
  • Advanced critical thinking and problems-solving skills
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

  • Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate ab our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

  • Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

  • Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

  • Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.