Director of Manufacturing Operations

Role Overview

• responsible for managing production personnel to maximize quality and output in a manufacturing operation
• accountable for achieving production targets while maintaining cost controls
• leads and directs the production operation
• collaborate with all relevant departments to determine production goals and communicates targets to assigned department
• establishes production priorities and sequence of manufacturing projects
• reviews manufacturing issues to assess any potential risks to operation
• monitors production output against customer due dates and initiates action to prevent missed commitments
• examines production and operating reports and oversees actions taken to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems
• ensures awareness of plant personnel in the areas of safety and quality
• reviews programs within these areas and plant compliance records
• makes sure training plans are aligned with areas in need of improvement
• reviews and approves standard operational and working practices
• recommends modifications as appropriate
• approves plant's operational budget
• initiates effective cost control practices
• evaluates and approves recommendations regarding equipment repair and/or replacement
• manages the focal point representing the interest of marketing, sales, manufacturing, materials, engineering & finance at corporate international & site levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Pharmacology, Engineering, Materials, or related Sciences
• Master’s degree preferred
• Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of experience, preferably in Operations, Manufacturing, or related activities, preferably in medical products or pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum three (3) years at managerial level
• Five (5) years in materials planning, master scheduling, inventory management, or demand management preferred
• Five (5) years budget development and management experience preferred
• Knowledge of new product launches, quality assurance requirements, GMPs, safety and environment, planning and finance preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Financial analysis, budgets, and cost knowledge
• Commitment to company Credo and business processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• APICS certification preferred
• Experience with inventory management systems and materials management in multi-site environments
• Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short
• and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance
• consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year