Director, Operations

Responsibilities / Duties

• Promote Safety First, Quality Always; establish Target Zero and Right First-Time; review/approve compliance documents.
• Lead IPT governance and Tier system; ensure reliable supply to internal/external customers; manage supply performance metrics (schedule adherence, release on time, customer service, product lead time); provide purchasing and capital project approval (within Grant of Authority).
• Build the Company Production System (MPS) and continuous improvement culture using innovation, technology, and digital solutions; develop strategic manufacturing/process/equipment/HR initiatives; report IPT monthly metrics; implement corrective actions from Continuous Improvement Audits.
• Drive improvement projects to improve efficiency, cycle time, yield, reduce variability, and eliminate waste.
• Develop/manage IPT operating budget; meet budget and reduce costs; ensure IPT members understand business financial impact.
• Develop talent: coaching, career paths, performance feedback/evaluations, and support talent management plans for IPT and E2E staff.

• Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Science, Engineering, or technical field).
• 9+ years across multiple functional areas (Operations, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain).
• 4+ years line experience with responsibility for direct/indirect reports.
• Preferred:
  Advanced degree; 4+ years relevant manufacturing/processing (aseptic/sterile, bulk, solid oral dosage, packaging, etc.); 2+ management pathway roles; knowledge of High Performing Organization tools/MPS/lean; inclusion leadership; regulatory inspection interaction; talent management/reorg/strategic initiative successes.

• GMP compliance;
  Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
  Lean/continuous improvement; people leadership; process optimization; regulatory compliance; cost reduction; corrective action management; data analysis; strategic planning.

• Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
• Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.