Senior Manager Operations Role
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager Operations to lead our Production Unit Organization with a strategic focus on People, Quality, Customer Service, and Cost Efficiency. This role will involve collaborating closely with peers to ensure alignment with strategic plans and uphold site behavioral standards and company values.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Engineering Manager and Quality Manager to develop and execute strategic plans for the Production Unit, driving alignment and collaboration across key systems.
* Drive Lean initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, while optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiencies.
* Partner with cross-functional teams in Finance, Human Resources, Quality, and Production Planning to optimize departmental performance, champion effective employee relations, and foster communication.
* Determine staffing levels, schedules, and resource allocation, fostering cross-functional team relationships and resolving technical issues.
* Establish clear accountabilities for direct reports, motivating and developing staff through personal development and lifelong learning.
* Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, allocating resources to optimize customer service targets, inventory levels, and procurement costs.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the department, encouraging risk-taking and innovation.
* Ensure departmental adherence to regulatory and GMP requirements, promoting quality and customer satisfaction in all activities.
* Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance with best practices and procedures.
* Utilize available tools and resources to meet customer production needs based on sales forecasts.
* Drive functional excellence initiatives, delivering high-quality functional outcomes.
* Collaborate with EHS to identify and address significant environmental impacts of operations, establishing goals and targets for environmental sustainability.
Requirements
* Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on communication, relationship building, coaching, and development.
* Strong operational excellence and lean thinking, with a systems mindset.
* Expertise in change management, particularly in cultural transformation.
* Excellent organizational awareness and business acumen.
* Proficiency in manufacturing line layout and flow optimization.
* Advanced project management skills.
* Strategic and critical thinking abilities.
* Competency in supply chain and capacity planning.
* Proficient in financial management.
Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering field; Master's degree preferred.
* Minimum of 8/10+ years of experience in operations environments, with experience in polymer processing (extrusions, injection over-molding, balloon-forming) advantageous.
* 5+ years of experience in leadership roles.
What We Offer
A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including pension, health, bonus, and well-being.