SVP, Global Manufacturing
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Manufacturing is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the company's global manufacturing operations. This role involves driving operational excellence, managing production efficiency, ensuring quality standards, and aligning manufacturing strategies with overall business goals. The SVP of Global Manufacturing will lead a diverse team, implement best practices, and foster innovation to enhance production capabilities and achieve sustainable growth.
What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the global manufacturing strategy in alignment with the company's vision and objectives.
- Collaborate with senior executives to define long-term goals and ensure manufacturing supports the company’s strategic plans.
- Identify and leverage new technologies, processes, and methodologies to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Terumo global manufacturing leaders to leverage best practices.
Operational Management
- Oversee all manufacturing facilities worldwide, ensuring they operate efficiently, safely, and within budget.
- Implement and manage performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and drive operational effectiveness.
- Optimize production processes, reduce costs, and improve quality and throughput.
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global manufacturing team, including plant managers, engineers, product builders, and other key Associates.
- Foster a culture of high-performance, quality, collaboration, speed, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure ongoing training and development opportunities for the manufacturing team.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure all manufacturing operations comply with industry standards, regulations, and quality certifications.
- Implement robust quality control measures to meet or exceed product quality standards.
- Manage and resolve any quality-related issues in a timely manner.
Customer Service
- Lead the customer service function, focus on North America at this time.
- Ensure best practices are leveraged globally.
Automation
- Develop the automation strategy for manufacturing operations globally.
Supply Chain and Vendor Management
- Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to achieve optimal outcomes.
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Ensure all EHS responsibilities are executed effectively.
- Advance the work related to environment and sustainability.
Facilities
- Responsible for facilities across the globe.
- Work with site leaders to ensure sites are run effectively and efficiently.
- Work with external partners to ensure security is set up and managed.
Financial Oversight
- Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and resource optimization.
- Analyze financial reports and metrics to drive data-informed decision-making and operational improvements.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives and drive financial performance.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Lead efforts to identify and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Drive initiatives related to sustainability, waste reduction, and energy efficiency in manufacturing operations.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements to incorporate best practices into manufacturing processes.
Skills Needed for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Twenty (20+) years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing global operations.
- Strong global acumen with experience working with manufacturing sites in different countries.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex manufacturing operations and leading large teams.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
- Deep manufacturing automation experience.
- Class II and III medical device experience.
- Strong experience with endovascular products (catheters, wires, implants) and chemistry.
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence, cost reduction, and process improvement.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to navigate and manage cultural and operational differences across global locations.
- Direct experience with working in manual operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
What Will Differentiate You from the Rest
- Master's degree or MBA.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
