Associate Director Manufacturing
On-siteConcord, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead the development and execution of manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and performance improvements while maintaining compliance with Company, Federal, State, and local regulations. Drive continuous safety improvement in process safety management, ergonomics, facilities, and equipment, and actively promote Inspire Quality initiatives ensuring adherence to GMP, CFR, and ISO standards. Spearhead the evolution of the BD Production System, expanding Kaizen to reduce zero loss, increase OEE, enhance asset reliability, and optimize product costs. Oversee annual budgeting, goal setting, and cross-departmental collaboration with R&D, HR, QA, Finance, Materials, and Marketing to drive optimal business results. Manage a full-time role with a standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM shift, requiring flexibility for all shifts and occasional light physical effort.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field)
- 5+ years in Operations Management experience
- 5+ years of Cross Functional experience in one of the following: Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, or Finance
- Minimum of 15 years of total manufacturing experience
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and social skills
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, teach, & train
- Organized & systems / process driven
- Detail oriented with high level of problem solving and analytical skills
- Results & solution oriented
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority
- Solid discernment as it relates to P&L
- General understanding of GMP, ISO, OSHA & EAP requirements
- Ability to follow applicable quality regulations as identified by the organization
- Role requires occasional light physical effort (e.g., prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping reaching and/or lifting of items up to 30 lbs.)
- Flexibility to support presence on all shifts
Desired Qualifications
- It is preferred that the role was at the supervisor and/or manager level
- Experience with high cavity injection molding, high speed automated manufacturing, rubber compounding, and part forming
- Knowledge of implementing and running production systems, change, driving cost improvements, and increasing efficiencies
- Demonstrated ability in leading cross functional teams and tactical planning sessions
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