Develop and execute an operations and manufacturing strategy, to ensure profitable business growth.
Work with the company strategic planning team to align site strategies, tactics, and objectives to overall company strategies and objectives.
Provide leadership to maintain a strong continuous improvement culture, through active employee engagement.
Set high standards for Environmental, Health and Safety, by leading by example, managing all aspects of EH&S, its planning, compliance, auditing, and control.
Ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of materials through all operational aspects (manufacturing, shipping/receiving, and maintenance).
Lead and manage a culture of 'entrepreneurism' and a high "sense of urgency" related to customer responsiveness.
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years of increasing manufacturing and operations team management experience in contract manufacturing.
Manufacturing and precision machining manufacturing experience.
Excellent understanding of manufacturing business finance, costs, P&L and cash.
Ability to be a change agent with a desire to win and bias for action.
Strong analytical ability to independently distill complex problems into manageable, actionable solutions.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Postgraduate business qualification preferred (MBA, MS).