Sr Dir, Manufacturing Operations

Summary

Responsible for managing multiple manufacturing facilities in a matrix organization supporting multiple lines of businesses. Work in a team-based environment with the ability to partner with and influence cross-functional leaders and stakeholders. Optimize and truly understand the business and financials. Drive consistent results in achieving operational goals and targets identified in Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of multiple facilities to deliver requirements associated with respect to quality, customer service, cost, environmental, health, and safety.
• Achieve operational goals and targets identified in “Key Performance Indicators” (KPI).
• Ensure consistent processes and procedures are maintained to support efficient operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across all areas (quality, capacity, costs, etc.…), that eliminate all non-value-added processes and waste.
• Facilitate team-based approach to strategic planning and implementation, financial and purchasing management, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop the skills and capabilities of site management team.
• Promote world-class benchmark data to establish best practices and standard operating procedures across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of QMS, as well as regulations promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Direct team to include selection, training and development, coaching, counseling, and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree of science or engineering focused on chemical, mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering, master’s preferred or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in functional area.
• Minimum of 6 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple facility responsibility required.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment, workflow and procedures, quality systems, lean manufacturing and EHS.
• Experience interfacing with multiple ERP, CMMS, LMS, PLC Controls or other technology platforms required.

Job Specifications

• Must be able to drive accountability and performance expectations consistently across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities to drive root cause solutions that deliver with financial acumen.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Current understanding of automated systems, data, and technology.
• Ability to foster constructive and collaborative relationships.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to manage teams and develop people required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties.

Essential Duties

• Manage multiple optical labs within the United States.
• Drive accountability and performance expectations consistently across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Drive root cause solutions that deliver with financial acumen.
• Manage complex projects where independent action, high degree of initiative and coordination across departments is required.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of QMS, as well as regulations promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across all areas (quality, capacity, costs, etc.…), that eliminate all non-value-added processes and waste.
• Facilitate team-based approach to strategic planning and implementation, financial and purchasing management, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop the skills and capabilities of site management team.
• Promote world-class benchmark data to establish best practices and standard operating procedures across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of QMS, as well as regulations promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Direct team to include selection, training and development, coaching, counseling, and performance management.