Transfer Planning Lead

Zimmer, Inc.•Warsaw, IN

10d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Transfer Planning Lead develops and assesses manufacturing transfers to support product continuity, operational readiness, and compliant execution across Zimmer Biomet sites, suppliers, and external manufacturing partners. The role plans transfers including site-to-site transfers, in-sourcing, out-sourcing, and transfers between external partners. The role develops integrated transfer plans and evaluates transfer scope, product complexity, receiving-site readiness, equipment needs, capacity constraints, and resource requirements. It aligns plans with applicable validation, qualification, inspection, packaging, labeling, and sterilization requirements; supports portfolio prioritization; and manages risks, contingency planning, inventory continuity, and transfer status reporting. The Lead also facilitates governance reviews, readiness assessments, and lessons learned to improve transfer planning and execution across the organization.

Requirements

Sound understanding of medical device manufacturing operations, manufacturing transfer activities, and cross-functional project planning.
Working knowledge of quality system requirements, change control, validation, and manufacturing documentation practices in a regulated environment.
Ability to evaluate transfer readiness, identify risks, and coordinate mitigation plans across multiple functions.
Strong understanding of change management, SOPs, engineering specifications, work instructions, and regulated operating practices.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines, dependencies, and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex operational issues using a structured approach.
Ability to work and communicate effectively within a cross-functional team to complete critical project tasks.
Ability to establish credibility and build effective working relationships across functions, levels, regions, and sites.
Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, including the ability to convey technical and business concepts clearly to leadership and other stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, operations, technical transfer, supply chain, or project planning.
Preferred experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated industry.
Preferred experience supporting manufacturing transfers, process changes, or product launches.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of design transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, inspection methods, packaging qualification, and labeling considerations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Project.
Experience with ERP, PLM, or other manufacturing systems.
B.S. in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Develop integrated manufacturing transfer plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies for business case assessment.
Assess transfer scope, product complexity, receiving-site readiness, equipment needs, capacity constraints, and resource requirements.
Align transfer plans with validation, qualification, inspection, packaging, labeling, and sterilization requirements where applicable.
Support processes and tools for identifying, assessing, and selecting projects with high strategic and operational value.
Drive risk identification, contingency planning, and escalation for issues that may affect quality, compliance, timelines, or product supply.
Support inventory and supply continuity strategies during transfer planning, including ramp-up and ramp-down planning.
Track project deliverables and communicate transfer status, risks, and recovery actions to stakeholders and leadership.
Facilitate governance reviews, readiness assessments, and lessons learned to improve transfer planning and execution.