Associate Director – Operations

Associate Director – Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 7 years manufacturing operations experience in a highly automated environment
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Operations leadership experience
• Implementing Operations Strategy experience
• Analytical skills, communication skills, and good problem resolution skills
• Good understanding of Supply Chain and Finance
• Results driven, data driven

Responsibilities

• Drive the operation of assembly operations to comply with schedules, highest safety standards and annual improvement in quality and total cost for existing products
• Actively participates in the planning of new product introductions
• Plans for manufacturing to achieve the strategic objectives and organizes the manufacturing resources to be superior to competitors in the key strategies adopted
• Communicates clearly to the plant staff the business goals and objectives of production operations and provides reports to reinforce the achievement of these goals
• Participates in the prioritization and management of plant engineering projects
• Establishes and oversees the activities of multi-functional teams including all plant functions as required to achieve desired goals
• Ensures the appearance of all manufacturing areas are maintained on a daily basis in accordance with all applicable requirements
• Analyzes and controls manufacturing schedules to assure compliance with the master schedule issued and reviews performance against the schedule
• Oversees the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for all manufacturing departments
• Develops and maintains procedures for waste reduction, improved efficiency and cost reduction programs relating to manufacturing departments
• Originates or assesses measures designed to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
• Interprets company policies and production procedures to subordinates and directs their activities
• Responsible for associate motivation, the maintenance of good associates’ morale and disposition of associate complaints
• Ascertains the accuracy of production records submitted to Accounting
• Analyzes and makes required changes in materials, manning and production when schedules are altered
• Responsible for a formal Manpower Planning Program for professionals and salary non-exempt associates
• Has direct interface and involvement with special groups on the Corporate, Division and plant level in developing plans for problem solving, process improvements
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including, but not limited to ISO and FDA standards
• Works collaboratively with Engineering and the site’s Safety Committee to enhance the plant’s safety culture and ensure a safe work environment
• Actively participates in all site meetings and activities

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.