Director, Operations

Job Description:

This position is responsible for leading the operations side of the business including manufacturing, planning, supply chain, continuous improvement, maintenance, quality, and safety. This is a hands-on leadership role that is accountable for the long-term financial performance of all Value Streams within IRP Operations and ensures alignment to business needs and growth, establishing future strategic vision, and developing and executing continuous improvement road maps. As a member of the IRP Medical Leadership Team, the Operations Director will ensure alignment to corporate directives and initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensures customer satisfaction by leading a cross-functional team to execute the Annual Operating Plan for Safety, Quality, Productivity, On-Time-Delivery Inventory, Cost, and Growth of the IRP Medical business and associates
• Develops and implements processes, metrics and accountability to drive improvements across the manufacturing site
• Maximizes plant efficiency, product quality, throughput, delivery performance, profitability and return on investment
• Manages spend against budget, including response to changes in production volume
• Oversees production leads to ensure scheduling of production associate hours, optimize production goals, and effectively utilize overtime as necessary 
• Participate in the budget preparation and long-range capital planning to ensure the needs of the customer and business are met in an efficient and profitable manner 
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to provide cost and profitability analysis
• Works with cross functional teams to eliminate bottlenecks. Owns, develops, and drives the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan to achieve operational objectives and future state vision
• Directs Supply Chain personnel to ensure the quality of purchased materials, and that purchased materials meet state/federal/global requirements, as well as customer timelines and expectations
• Encourages individual employee and team involvement by providing opportunities for constructive input and action on viable improvement ideas. Inspires others to take ownership of business needs, reach their full potential,and become leaders
• Leverages significant influencing skills to ensure a consistent IRP Medical “Operational Excellence” approach to customer service and delivery
• Works closely with other functions of the business such as Engineering, Sales, Facilities, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and adjacent corporate business leaders; Provides guidance and direction for the individuals from these functions assigned to support Operations value streams
• Works to define and drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), host periodic reviews with internal teams and other stakeholders, maintains planning tools and adheres to the IRP Medial Operating Procedures
• Reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, assists in preparation of forecast data/statistical forecast models & Plan-For-Every-Part (PFEP) and evaluates forecast results
• Provides input in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs. Consistently looks for inventory optimization opportunities and executes on them
• Ensures adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment, and corporate governance

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate scientific discipline required. MBA preferred

• 8+ years of experience in a senior leadership role directly supporting operations in Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management. Similar Medical industry experience required. 
• 3+ years of Value Stream Management and Operational Excellence Transformational experience

Qualifications:

• Robust lean manufacturing application experiences in machine press and molding environments (i.e., Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Daily Management, 5S, 3P, Set-Up Reduction, Materials Management/Kanban, Design of Experiments (DOE))
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
• Highly organized with excellent analytical problem solving and facilitation skills along with keen attention to detail and strong written & verbal communication
• Ability to think strategically, innovatively, and creatively to drive positive outcomes with a strong ability to influence change at senior levels
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and spirit with strong ability to navigate through ambiguity and communicate (both written and oral) complex ideas and concepts
• Adaptable and flexible in approach with previous experience mentoring formal change management programs and architectures across operations

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience working 24 x 7 custom contract manufacturing thermoplastic injection molding ; experience with liquid silicone rubber is a plus

Benefits:

At IPS, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)