Manufacturing Excellence Manager Medical Devices
Location
alajuela, Costa Rica
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 24, 2026
We are seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Lead to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in manufacturing operations, Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma practices who can identify opportunities, optimize processes, and build sustainable operational capabilities across the organization.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional coaching and change management skills, enabling teams to achieve measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
**This position requires regular travel to manufacturing sites in Costa Rica**
+ Lead and execute Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
+ Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, eliminate waste, reduce vari...
The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional coaching and change management skills, enabling teams to achieve measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
**This position requires regular travel to manufacturing sites in Costa Rica**
+ Lead and execute Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
+ Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, eliminate waste, reduce vari...