Director Manufacturing
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- 200005RA Stellenausschreibung Nr.
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- Fri 20 Mar 14:57 Posting-Datum
- Bachelors degree required in engineering, industrial management or other appropriate field is required along with at least fifteen years of operations experience.
- Masters or other Advanced Degree with at least 13 years of operations experience.
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience of progressive operations leadership experience with prior experience as a plant manager or equivalent. Must have a strong blend of technical and business experience.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in medical device manufacturing industry highly desirable.
- Prior experience in machining of specialty/medical grade titanium and stainless steel highly desirable.
- Prior experience in implementing and adhering to ISO, FDA Good Manufacturing
- Practices, OSHA and EPA guidelines required.
- Knowledge of all applicable and regulatory standards (including but not limited to; (ISO 13485, MDD and CMDR).Knowledge and practical experience in implementation of Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing techniques to obtain improvements and reduce costs.
FUNCTIONING FACTORS:
Supervisory Relationships: Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas, geographies, divisions, product groups, service groups, etc. through senior managers and/or directors with overall responsibility for the direction of those assigned areas. Determines actual organizational structures and allocation of subordinate management responsibilities. Provides leadership, coaching and career development.
Interaction/ Liaison: Serves as a principal spokesperson for the division, group, company or corporation on highly significant matters. Interacts with leaders and executives to identify strategic initiatives and activities needed to drive business strategy.
Operations Involvement: Provides direction, leadership and coaching to employees within their functional areas, geographies, divisions, product groups, service groups, etc
Predominant authority for development of new processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy. Responsible for the overall success of assigned functions and for successfully integrating these activities with those of other major organizational segments. Utilizes knowledge in medical device and regulatory bodies to make critical decisions as it relates to the activities within the
organization. Involved in daily operational activities as needed.
Impact/ Discretion: Decisions affect the success of the division, group, company or corporation.
Erroneous decisions would normally result in failure to achieve critical goals and objectives and impact the successful execution of broader business strategy
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:
Performance Management: Sponsor and actively monitor a performance management culture where all employees have clear performance expectations. Provide targeted coaching and feedback. Clearly identify and communicate the differentiation of talent and assure development actions and rewards align accordingly. Conduct timely and candid performance evaluations. Support meaningful development activities.
Talent Development: Anticipate the need for top talent to fill key organizational positions. Lead efforts to attract, develop and retain individuals who can make critical contributions to organizational success.
Diversity and Inclusion: Champion an environment where the personal worth of employees is recognized and individual differences are respected and leveraged. Promote a workplace that reflects the diversity of customers, patients and our communities. Anticipate the impact of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work, identify diversity and inclusion opportunities, and be accountable for their achievement.
Strategic Thinking: Identify opportunities to meet customer and business needs. Clearly articulate a path forward even in highly ambiguous situations. Connect key data points, observe trends, and make the necessary trade offs to move the business forward. Appreciate, yet overcome complexity.
Business Acumen: Understand key financial indicator's impact on Medtronic business, competition, and the marketplace. Utilize this knowledge to the benefit of the business. Understand how business strategies and tactics enhance opportunities to operate effectively. Understand and comply with all laws, regulations and/or company policies.
Global Perspective: Maintain a point of view broader than current role. Consider the needs of the entire organization. Demonstrate global thinking in decision-making. Actively seek to broaden knowledge and understanding of the business. Leverage connections to other functions, geographies, and businesses. Take into account and effectively respond to diverse opinions, customs, markets and people.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
