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