Job Description
As a strategic leader, responsible for overseeing the company's global manufacturing operations. Drive operational excellence, manage production efficiency, ensure quality standards, and align manufacturing strategies with overall business goals. Lead a diverse team, implement best practices, and foster innovation to enhance production capabilities and achieve sustainable growth. Job duties:
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, focusing 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.
Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations
- Adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field of study.
- Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with at least five (5) of those years in a senior leadership role overseeing global operations.
- Minimum ten (10) years of leadership and management experience and responsibilities.
- 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, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to navigate and manage cultural and operational differences across global locations.
- Direct experience with working in manual operations.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field of study or in Business Administration (MBA).
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
Posting Country
US - United States
