Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations-MN

Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations - MN Overview

A global diagnostics and life sciences leader that focuses on the development and commercialization of in vitro diagnostic products seeks a Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations for its Minnesota location.

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the Reagent value stream to deliver products on time while meeting Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives.
• Achieve KPIs for safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory, and operational P&L.
• Generate budgets and control expenses related to labor, controllable expenses, and manufacturing variances.
• Hire, develop, and retain talent supporting site goals and customers’ expectations.
• Lead and collaborate worldwide, cross-functionally, to accomplish business objectives, ensuring material, quality systems, and technical support are available when needed.
• Lead the adoption of the company throughout Reagent Manufacturing to improve quality, delivery, cost, and innovation by applying tools and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure strategies are communicated and well understood by the Team.

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years’ experience or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 10+ years’ experience.
• 5+ years’ experience managing complex manufacturing teams within an FDA/ISO-regulated industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a DBS, Lean, or Six Sigma Culture and understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally within matrixed organizations to achieve business outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience working with Oracle and electronic batch records.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements. Ability to travel 10% of time, internationally.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in engaging and developing teams; driving succession and development of talent; leading in a culture biased to action and accountability.

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9897 Lake Worth Road, Suite 202
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