Responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives are achieved. This role oversees operational performance, continuous improvement initiatives, workforce development, and cross-functional collaboration to support business goals.
- Lead daily manufacturing and supply chain operations to meet production targets and customer requirements.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Manage production planning, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, and materials management activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Lead, coach, and develop operations leaders and plant personnel.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, planning, and other business functions to improve operational performance.
- Manage budgets, labor planning, and resource allocation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Support strategic initiatives, capacity planning, and operational growth projects.
- Drive a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing managers, supervisors, or large operational teams.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, inventory management, and production planning.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Master's degree (MBA or related field).
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
- Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational transformation projects.
