Primary Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Associate Director is accountable for the oversight of Manufacturing Operations, while actively supporting, participating in, and embracing a team culture of empowerment. Ensures staff activities are aligned with department objectives to reliably supply quality product at a competitive cost Forecasts resource needs and manages allocated budget, while adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges Responsible for area supply performance metrics (schedule adherence/delivered supply, cycle time reduction, production uptime) and any action plans to address gaps to the leadership team Anticipates and interprets production needs to identify solutions Accountable for meeting the operating budget and continuously reducing cost Ensure members of the area have business acumen and understand how they may impact business finances Provide leadership, cross-functional development, and technical expertise to operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel in the management of products as second level manager with first level (i.e., shop floor) managers and others as direct reports Identify, prioritize, and champion projects to improve process efficiency, cycle time, and yield, reduce process variability, and eliminate waste in support of long-range operating plans • Responsible for creating and sustaining a highly engaged workforce through utilization of our company's Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion Provide coaching on professional development and career paths Provide timely feedback and performance evaluations for direct reports after obtaining the relevant input and evaluation Provide feedback and input on performance evaluations for indirect staff Support the Talent Management process Provides tactical and strategic area management, closely collaborating with indirect staff including quality, technology, and planning Promotes behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement and compliance consistent with our company standards, regulatory agency, and state and local code requirements for quality, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee, environment, and safety