Senior Operations Director
We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Operations Director to lead our business systems strategy and drive sustainable results. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for promoting and facilitating the successful implementation of our Business System.
1. Accelerate results in SQDIC by leveraging business system tools, mentoring and consulting skills, and change management process.
2. Develop a comprehensive Business System roadmap to meet PD/KPI requirements and ensure sustainability.
3. Plan cost-saving projects and sustain kaizen results according to top-down objectives.
4. Provide formal and informal Business System training and coaching.
5. Conduct a productive kaizen funnel against Business System KPI goals with a functional team and ensure successful sustainment.
6. Ensure scorecard and KPI effectiveness and alignment with leadership and HR.
7. Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business, and provide expert counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate them.
8. Promote and facilitate associate development in various Business System tools, lean production, and kaizen leadership.
9. Benchmark and incorporate best practices.
Requirements
* 15+ years of manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, or supply chain experience.
* BS or BA Degree in Business or Engineering is required; a Master's Degree is preferred.
* Ability to design, develop, and implement a Business System roadmap for an operating business or site.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience as an SME in a biopharmaceutical operation.
* Ability to promote synergy from cross-functions and handle conflict.
* Ability to influence others at all levels in the organization (up and down).
* Must deliver sustainable results.
* Effective communication in both written and verbal forms.
* Must understand how to leverage followership and leadership to drive sustainable change.
* Familiarity with various manufacturing process technologies.
* Hands-on experience implementing Business Systems in a line management role.
* Proficiency in time and project management.