Director of Operations
Minneapolis, MN, United States
DESCRIPTION:
The Director, Operations has overall responsibility for all areas of operation including Quality & Manufacturing Engineering, Production & Materials Management. The person in this position leads the development and implementation of organizational strategies, standards and practices to achieve best-in-class performance. In addition, the Director, Operations collaborates closely with other leadership across the business to leverage resources and expertise to ensure our products are consistently meeting customer expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead with a clear view of where the organization needs to be in 13 years; communicates strategic direction to employees and how it fits with the day to day actions and results being driven.
Identify and drives continuous improvement efforts through standardized work to cut cost and improve productivity and quality.
Set clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with corporate goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative operations performance metrics.
Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating conditions of the company.
Establish and monitor quality objectives.
Ensures alignment with functional leadership (e.g., finance, safety, human resources) on performance management and talent development.
Ensure the facilities operates with the Company’s ISO and FDA quality management system
Participate in the development of the locations’ monthly revenue forecasts
Monitor and adjust production output and staff levels to support the location’s revenue and cost targets.
Participate in the development and control of the location’s budgets and quarterly forecasts
Working with the senior leadership team, help to develop and implement winning strategies to grow revenues and profitability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree in a technical field, preferably engineering or life sciences.
Prior experience managing a manufacturing department/organization in a technical environment.
Prior experience managing an engineering team.
Experience working within a Lean, sixsigma organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience managing an independent manufacturing organization.
Familiarity with contract manufacturing, ISO and FDA quality system requirements, medical device and diagnostics manufacturing.
Lean, sixsigma green or black belt certified.
Laser processing and/or automated material handling knowledge MBA or relevant business management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to work long hours when necessary and to have a presence with a 24/7 operation.
International travel required
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