Sr Director of Operations

Job DetailsJob LocationPPC Industries - Atlanta - Alpharetta, GARemote TypeHybridPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 25%Job ShiftAnyJob CategoryManufacturingDescriptionTo provide direct leadership and continual evaluation and improvement of the respective multi-site manufacturing platform operations, including P&L performance, forecastOutlook management, revenue and profit growth, operational excellence, maintenance, safety, qualitycompliance, engineering, and human resources, with the goal to improve throughput and productivity, increase efficiency and profitability, and optimize customer satisfaction and employee retention, career satisfaction and growth. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee - in one or more sites - production, quality, safety, maintenance, materials management and distribution, ensuring an efficient, safe, and cost-effective operation.Plan, develop, and oversee implementation of comprehensive operating plans with the goals of continually increased throughput, consistent quality process control, and on time delivery, especially where needed to support increased demand from current accounts.Cultivate a safety-awareness culture and ensure compliance of all safety and EHS standards, training and protocols, as established by the company.Evaluate and act on new purchasingdesignmanufacturingdistribution ideas and champions Continuous Improvement programs like 5S, Lean, 6 Sigma, etc. looking always to improve our operations and processes in order to become more efficient.Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, including ongoing review of needs and evaluation of all CAPEX spending related to the plant including ensuring on-budget, on-time delivery of all approved capital projects.Support the site management team in establishing long-term growth and profitability goals for the company, as well as professional and leadership development in the organization. Vital contributor to assessmentselection for senior plant leaders and other critical plant positions.Assess Plant Utilization and metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to optimize assets and inform decisions regarding CapEx investments, expansion, divestiture, and synergies.Must shape the plant culture through example and key leadership events; engaging, enabling and energizing staff at all levels. Bring issues that may arise in a plant environment to prompt and fair resolution. Supports the weekly S&OP cadence and identifies long-term planning and priorities to inform financial budgeting process to support the forecast prepared by the commercial team and controls expenditures within approved budgetary parameters. Utilizes a system of key performance indicators to measure plant performance to ensure that product demand is manufactured and delivered on time and in compliance, recommending actions necessary to improve results. Drives compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements in safety, quality and labor laws, and sets the tone for plant readiness and compliance for internal and external audits.Supports transition of new product development to manufacturing through Production Readiness and Production Transfer phases. Ensure reliable revenue stream from funded Development projects with appropriate purchasing management through all design stages. Promotes new product quotations and sustains current customer relationships, acting as key contributor to pipeline opportunities and onsite customer visits. Enables the company to be able to secure new business from pipeline opportunities by supplying technical packages where required to accompany RFQs. Keeps the SVP & GM, Components & Device and Integrated Operations leadership informed of all important matters, which may require immediate action or attention at that level in the organization.Performs other accountabilities as apparent or assigned.May serve in a dual role of managing a plant, directly as well as managing a plant indirectly, through the reporting of the plant manager to this position.Responsibility for Work of Others:Direct supervision over: Plant Manager(s) Molding TechnologiesMinneapolisNew BrightonPittsfieldReynosaQualificationsQualificationsManagement, Business andor Engineering Degree or advanced degree is highly recommended. Appropriate experience may be considered. Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of experience managing production of medical components andor finished devices. CDMO experience preferred.Candidate preferred to have knowledge and experience with thermoplastic extrusion, injection- and -micro molding, silicone, catheter and finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization.Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of ISO13485 standards and experience in successfully passing customer and preferably, notified body third-party audits. Leads communication initiatives with superior oral and written communication skills; creates new and different forums for communicating effectively. Bilingual in EnglishSpanish is a strong plus. Strong strategic skills with demonstrated experience helping the plant team prioritize and implement organizational spiring leader willing to embrace change as a great opportunity for growth with ability to apply considerable judgment, expertise, and experience in handling problems and opportunities.Physical Demands:Must be able to assist Production activities as required.Work Environment: Office and Production floorOccasional travel required

Created: 2025-03-02