Director of Continuous Imrpovement
On-siteTempe, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead and scale the Tempe facility's day-to-day operations, overseeing process engineering, supply chain, and quality to support company growth. Provide strategic leadership for the site, ensuring all operational objectives are met while collaborating with company leaders to integrate their vision into site operations. Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence. Develop and execute plans to scale operations effectively, lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product design, manufacturing, and delivery processes. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of site operations, representing the company in interactions with local stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and vendors while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Process Management, or a related technical discipline
- 4-5 years of progressive leadership experience in operations or manufacturing management including technical and people management, preferably in discrete/batch manufacturing
- Strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes and systems, preferably within medical devices, dental products or regulated environment
- Proven ability to lead in a regulated environment with a focus on quality and compliance
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Experience using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies preferred
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