Sr. Director, manufacturing
job description summary
be a part of bd, one of the largest medical companies in the world. We have more than 65,000 employees in 80 countries; we promote the world of health through the design, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices used in drug supplies, disease diagnoses, and surgical procedures. We have a global presence and partner with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging health issues. Bd is recognized for its excellent work environment, diversity, development, and growth plans; in addition to offering a wide and competitive range of services and benefits for all our employees.
will cover a wide range of duties and responsibilities in support of the operations of the manufacturing plant in tijuana, mexico. Areas of direct and indirect responsibility include disposable sterile manufacturing, quality, purchasing and materials warehouse, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, human resources, finances, operations at border warehouse and sterilization contractor management, and supply chain management to distribution centers.
job description
responsibilities:
* provides leadership to directors and managers at tijuana site.
* coordinate and lead activities as appropriate with functional peers in a highly matrixed organization.
* build and coach high performing teams, with balance between operational performance and strong succession planning.
* align operational objectives and drive results with key stakeholders in product engineering, project management, quality, finance, planning, and logistics.
* ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives and strategy coming from leadership team in switzerland.
* leads the daily execution of the manufacturing sites to meet all stakeholder expectations for quality, order fulfillment, total cost management, and budget management. Develops all elements of the financial plan for the operations department and effectively meeting the plan.
* drives improvement in operational effectiveness and efficiency and the implementation of lean manufacturing processes & continuous improvement programs.
* insures that the manufacturing facility operates in compliance with all local, state, federal and international regulations and ordinances including fda, iso, osha, eeo, epa, etc., and applicable company policies and procedures.
* applies expertise to achieve financial and operational objectives.
* role models the company’s high ethical standards and code of conduct.
* implements succession plan for managing talent within and from outside the organization.
* sets goals for the function/work area that are aligned with function/organization goals from switzerland.
* inspires others to meet/exceed expectations on a daily basis through own enthusiasm and energy.
* identifies and initiates efforts to achieve objectives, teaching others to accept accountability for meeting and stretching to exceed results in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* manages resources to ensure financial objectives are met, leveraging knowledge of competitive advantage and profit drivers.
* resolves complex issues related to responsibilities.
* recognizes and rewards innovative thinking, responsible risk taking, and the achievement of operational excellence.
* develops broad influence through a robust set of internal/external relationships across the organization; promotes win-win outcomes within, among and across teams, using the diverse perspectives of others to achieve results.
* influences customer and/or organizational leadership through effective listening and communication to accomplish operational objectives.
requirements:
* bachelors degree (preferred in engineering or technical related, advanced degree and/or mba preferred)
* +8 years of experience in similar activities/role
* professional english
* valid us visa and passport
* the successful candidate will likely be high energy, high touch; will have impeccable leadership credentials and will likely be hands on and results oriented. Driven, motivated, responsive, proactive, data oriented, intelligent, and articulate he/she will also possess credible, demonstrable team building and change management skills.
bd values equity in the workplace without discrimination against any disability, class, ethnicity, age, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.
primary work location
mex tijuana - alaris el florido
additional locations
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