Director, ISC Network Strategy

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director to lead enterprise manufacturing network optimization initiatives across our supply chain. The role involves guiding the planning and execution of multi-site manufacturing change programs that improve structural efficiency, optimize capacity utilization, enhance cost and cash performance, and ensure exceptional customer service and delivery continuity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the enterprise manufacturing network optimization strategy.
• Run end-to-end manufacturing change programs, including equipment redeployment, production realignment, capacity planning, inventory management, and operational readiness.
• Build and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers, and mitigation plans for multi-site initiatives.
• Partner with Finance to model cost, cash, and productivity outcomes and ensure accurate value tracking.
• Maintain strong service and delivery performance through dual-run strategies, bridge inventory, and proactive risk management.
• Cook up dependencies across Engineering, Quality, IT, EHS, HR, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless execution of changes.
• Support facility readiness, including layout adjustments, utilities planning, regulatory and quality validations, and customer qualification requirements.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to leadership through dashboards, steering committee updates, and program reviews.
• Drive disciplined change management and alignment with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10–12+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or supply chain.
• Proven experience leading complex manufacturing transformations, production realignments, or enterprise operational initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, capacity planning, layouts, and cost drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs with accountability for service, cost, cash, and schedule.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems and the role of IT in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into insights and actions.
• Able to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with global, multi-site manufacturing networks.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Learns, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.
• Background in manufacturing network design, operational strategy execution, or transformation PMO leadership.