Senior Director Manufacturing

• Direct team members and manufacturing activities with overall responsibility of developing systems, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several department managers. Drive manufacturing culture, engage staff morale, and ensure employees' safety.
• Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the manufacturing organisation
• Collaborate with network leadership to develop operational strategy. Partner with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives
• Set and lead the implementation of strategic processes that align with key business strategies
• Oversee the implementation of multiple strategic manufacturing project portfolios activities (e.g., BEx initiatives and plant projects) including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects. Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups
• Collaborate and align with other plant leadership in driving standardized manufacturing operations programs
• Responsible for meeting operational performance and strategic objectives (e.g., finance, absorption, manufacturing cost, quality, safety, environmental compliance, MPS targets, capacity)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated track record as a Manufacturing Director or in a similar role
• Experience working in the Medical Devices sector
• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and manufacturing systems
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of manufacturing procedures while looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems
• Expert understanding of related aspects of manufacturing processes and/or systems
• Expert knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of manufacturing to the business
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma

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